This amazing chicken bread is perfect for anyone following a carnivore diet who misses the comfort of fresh bread.
Unlike regular bread that’s made with flour, this version uses chicken and eggs to create a soft, flavorful loaf that will remind you of the real thing.
The best part about this recipe is how simple it is to make. You only need five ingredients that you probably already have if you’re following a carnivore diet: chicken, eggs, cream cheese, and just a couple of basic seasonings.
I spent many weeks trying different versions of this recipe until I got it just right. The trick is in how you handle the eggs – separating them and whipping the whites creates that perfect, bread like texture that holds together well.
This chicken bread is great for making sandwiches, having as a side dish with your meals, or just enjoying on its own with some butter. Let’s get started!
👍 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Few Ingredients Needed: You only need five simple ingredients to make this bread – chicken, eggs, cream cheese, and two basic seasonings.
If you’re following a carnivore diet, you probably already have these ingredients in your kitchen.
Perfect Bread Substitute: If you’ve been missing bread on your carnivore diet, this recipe is a game changer. It has a texture very similar to regular bread, slices perfectly, and can be used for sandwiches or toast.
Protein Rich: Unlike regular bread that’s mostly carbohydrates, this chicken bread is packed with protein. Each slice gives you a good serving of protein, making it an excellent choice for meeting your daily protein goals.
Versatile Recipe: This bread works well in many different ways. You can toast it, use it for sandwiches, serve it as a side dish, or even make French toast with it (using eggs and heavy cream).
✨ Recipe Ingredients
- 12 oz Cooked Chicken
- 8 Eggs (separated)
- 3.5 oz Cream Cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
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👨🍳 How To Make
Follow this easy carnivore chicken bread recipe:
Step 1
Separate all the eggs into 2 separate bowls.
Step 2
Use a hand mixer to whip the egg whites on low speed. After about a minute, add salt and cream of tartar. Continue mixing (now on medium speed) for 4-5 more minutes until stiff peaks form.
Step 3
Add the egg yolks, pepper, chicken, and cream cheese into a blender. Blend on low for about a minute and then pour into a mixing bowl.
Step 4
Place half a cup of egg whites into the chicken-cream cheese mixture and mix until well combined. Continue adding 1/2 cup of egg whites at a time and fold with a spatula until you use everything.
Step 5
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Pour in the mixture and bake in the oven at 380°F for 30 minutes until golden brown.
Step 6
Remove from the oven and let the bread rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
💡Tips
1. Room temperature ingredients
Take your eggs and cream cheese out of the fridge about 30 minutes before you start cooking.
Room temperature ingredients mix better and create a smoother batter. Cold eggs don’t whip up as well, and cold cream cheese can leave lumps in your mixture.
If you forget to take them out early, you can put the eggs in warm water for a few minutes to speed things up.
2. Let the Bread Cool
After you take the bread out of the oven, it’s tempting to slice it right away. But if you do, it might fall apart or be too soft inside.
Let it cool for about 15 minutes. Then take it out of the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
This cooling time lets the bread set up properly. When you do slice it, use a sharp knife and make slow, gentle cuts to keep the bread from squishing down.
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FAQ
1. Why did my bread collapse after baking?
A collapsed bread usually means either the egg whites weren’t stiff enough, or they were deflated during the folding process. Make sure you’re adding the egg whites in small portions and folding very gently.
Also, don’t open the oven door during the first 20 minutes of baking – the sudden temperature change can cause the bread to sink. Another common cause is over mixing the batter after all the egg whites are folded in.
2. Will this bread taste eggy?
While eggs are a main ingredient, the chicken and cream cheese balance out the flavor so it’s not overly eggy.
The texture is more like a light, savory bread than an egg dish. If you’re concerned about egg flavor, make sure not to overbake the bread, as this can intensify the egg taste.
Carnivore Chicken Bread
Print RecipeIngredients
- 12 oz Cooked Chicken
- 8 Eggs separated
- 3.5 oz Cream Cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Separate all the eggs into 2 separate bowls.
- Use a hand mixer to whip the egg whites on low speed. After about a minute, add salt and cream of tartar. Continue mixing (now on medium speed) for 4-5 more minutes until stiff peaks form.
- Add the egg yolks, pepper, chicken, and cream cheese into a blender. Blend on low for about a minute and then pour into a mixing bowl.
- Place half a cup of egg whites into the chicken-cream cheese mixture and mix until well combined. Continue adding 1/2 cup of egg whites at a time and fold with a spatula until you use everything.
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Pour in the mixture and bake in the oven at 380°F for 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the bread rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
I added a half teaspoon of baking powder, and put the batter in a muffin pan vs a bread pan, and sprinkled the tops with crisp baccon pieces before baking – it made 12 perfect sized muffins, baked at 375 for 20 minutes – excellent!!