As I said, McDonald's chicken nuggets and the crispy chicken sandwich are prohibited for the ketogenic diet. McDonald's Chicken Nuggets are not keto-friendly. Each individual nugget has 2.5 carbohydrates, so they add up quickly. If you add a little dipping sauce on top of that, your daily carbohydrate allowance is quickly used up.
Chick-Fil-A's 8-piece nuggets have just 9g of net carbs, which is good considering they're breaded and fried. McDonald's 10-piece, on the other hand, has approximately 28-30 g of carbohydrates. Chicken nuggets are not suitable for the ketogenic diet, they are high in carbohydrates. For example, a 4-piece serving of Chicken McNuggets contains 11 grams of carbohydrates, which is too high for a typical ketogenic diet.
Chicken nuggets are also made with processed vegetable oils and modified corn starch, which are linked to health risks, such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease. In addition, sauces for dipping chicken nuggets contain high-fructose corn syrup that can cause diabetes, inflammation and liver disease if consumed regularly. The lowest carb McDonald's chicken nuggets dipping sauce is Buffalo hot sauce and creamy ranch dressing. Try to avoid fried options, such as nuggets and other chicken sandwiches, as they tend to be high in carbohydrates.
However, keep in mind that most of these carbohydrates come from breading, so if you want to reduce your carbohydrate intake even further, you can consider ordering grilled chicken options, such as the McChicken or the grilled chicken sandwich. The main protein in chicken nuggets is chicken, and the fat content is usually supplied by frying oil. You can find lots of keto recipes for homemade chicken nuggets that contain ingredients such as Parmesan cheese and almond flour. You should avoid store-bought chicken nuggets that often contain breading, wheat flour, and other high-carb ingredients.
To make them keto-friendly, you can serve chicken nuggets with a side of low-carb vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, or spinach. Some great fast food options include Wendy's Grilled Chicken Sandwich, KFC Grilled Chicken, Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich, and Popeyes Bonafide Chicken, spicy and mild with no side dishes. Chicken nuggets are low in carbohydrates and, if you prepare them at home, you can control the ingredients so that they are suitable for the ketogenic diet. A typical fast-food chicken nugget contains hydrogenated oils, modified corn starch, and artificial preservatives that can cause serious health problems, such as diabetes, liver disease, cancer and heart disease.
Taco Bell also offers several keto-friendly tacos, burritos and grilled chicken bowls, such as the soft grilled chicken taco, the grilled chicken soft taco, the grilled chicken taco, the grilled chicken burrito and the grilled chicken bowl.
