Hot and spicy keto crack slaw is the best salad you will ever make! It will light up your mouth and make you actually crave it during the week.
What Is Crack Slaw
Basically, this crack slaw is pretty addicting. When I made crack chicken skillet, I used chicken thighs with lots of cheese and some bacon and ranch seasoning.
For this crack slaw, I amped up the spice and combined shredded chicken with some jalapenos, lots of cheese, and (of course) bacon! A quick Google search will show you a ton of different varieties of crack slaw.
Some people make it Asian with ground beef. If that’s what you’re looking for, then check out my keto egg roll in a bowl.
It’s made with umami flavors, ground beef, and shredded cabbage. If you are ready for some serious spice, keep reading!
Keto Crack Slaw
There are just 4 grams net carbs in each serving of this tasty keto crack slaw. This recipe makes enough for 4 servings. If you happen to eat the entire bowl at once, you might want to redo your macros.
I like to save 3/4 of it in my meal prep for the rest of the week. Keto crack slaw saves really well. It will taste incredible throughout the week. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Spicy Cole Slaw
The best thing about the coleslaw is how spicy it is! It’s really easy to adjust the spice level, too. If you want it completely mild, I suggest leaving out the jalapenos. If you want it to be even spicier, mix in some poblano peppers with the jalapenos.
Chicken Coleslaw
This is the perfect recipe to make when you have leftover chicken. Use either chicken breasts or chicken thighs – it really doesn’t matter. You can also shred up a rotisserie chicken or use canned chicken.
It’s a budget-friendly recipe, especially if you buy a head of cabbage and shred it yourself. I like to buy a bag of coleslaw mix to save myself time.
What To Eat With Coleslaw
This coleslaw is a classic BBQ or cookout side dish. Serve it with some keto butter burgers for a filling meal. If you want something lighter, enjoy it with a bowl of keto cheeseburger soup.
If you leave out the chicken, you can use this coleslaw as a topping for a sheet pan cheeseburger or add it on top of a keto hot dog (a West Virginia staple, according to my friend).
Keto Crack Slaw Recipe
Here’s the list of ingredients to make this tasty keto crack slaw. Exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Servings: 4
Net Carbs: 4 net carbs per serving
Ingredients:
Olive oil
Jalapeno pepper
Minced garlic
Shredded cooked chicken
Cream cheese
Bag of coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
Bacon cooked
Green onions
Salt and pepper
Ranch seasoning
Shredded cheddar cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Cook the bacon and crumble. Drain the grease from the skillet, and set aside the bacon.
Heat the olive oil in the same skillet you used to cook the bacon. Add the jalapenos to the skillet, and saute until beginning to soften.
Mix in the minced garlic, and saute for 30 seconds.
Stir in the chicken, cream cheese and ranch seasoning.
Stir until the cheese has melted completely.
Toss in the coleslaw mix, and stir to combine well. Reduce the heat to medium/low, cover and saute until the cabbage has begun to soften.
Stir in the bacon and add salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with green onions and cheddar cheese if desired before serving.
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Keto Crack Slaw
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper deseeded and finely chopped
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 3 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken
- 3 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 12 ounce Bag of Coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
- 4 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup Green Onions chopped
- 1 tbsp Ranch seasoning
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese for garnish. Optional.
Instructions
- Cook the bacon and crumble. Drain the grease from the skillet, and set aside the bacon.
- Heat the olive oil in the same skillet you used to cook the bacon.
- Add the jalapenos to the skillet, and saute until beginning to soften.
- Mix in the minced garlic, and saute for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the chicken, cream cheese and ranch seasoning. Stir until the cheese has melted completely.
- Toss in the coleslaw mix, and stir to combine well. Reduce the heat to medium/low, cover and saute until the cabbage has begun to soften.
- Stir in the bacon and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with green onions and cheddar cheese if desired before serving.
Notes
Net Carbs: 4 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Keto Salads
If you enjoyed this keto crack slaw recipe, then you should try these low-carb salad recipes next. They are perfect for your entire family.
