Are chicken and waffles keto?

Chicken and waffles

Not keto No — chicken and waffles are not keto-friendly.

Breaded fried chicken on a waffle drizzled with syrup adds up to about 59 g net carbs. A chaffle (egg and cheese cooked in a waffle iron) under pork-rind-crusted chicken with sugar-free syrup gets it under 10 g.

Nutrition per serving

1 plate (1 breast, 1 waffle, syrup) · 285 g
Net carbs
59g
Calories
752kcal
Protein
44g
Fat
39g
Total carbs
59 g
Fiber
0.3 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 294%

About 24.3 g of chicken and waffles adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 9% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for chicken and waffles
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories752 kcal264 kcal
Total carbohydrate59 g21 g
Dietary fiber0.3 g0.1 g
Net carbs59 g21 g
Protein44 g15 g
Fat39 g14 g

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Frequently asked questions

Are chicken and waffles keto?

No — chicken and waffles are not keto-friendly. Breaded fried chicken on a waffle drizzled with syrup adds up to about 59 g net carbs. A chaffle (egg and cheese cooked in a waffle iron) under pork-rind-crusted chicken with sugar-free syrup gets it under 10 g.

How many net carbs are in chicken and waffles?

1 plate (1 breast, 1 waffle, syrup) (285 g) of chicken and waffles has about 59 g net carbs (59 g total carbs minus 0.3 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 21 g net carbs.

How much chicken and waffles can I eat on keto?

About 24.3 g of chicken and waffles adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 9% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 294% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for chicken and waffles?

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Source: Calculated from USDA SR Legacy ingredients for a typical recipe: breaded fried chicken breast, a homemade waffle, pancake syrup and butter. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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