Low Carb Mexican Style Chicken Mozzarella Sticks

If you’ve followed me for any amount of time, you know I’ve lost 70 pounds eating low carb… and I’m proof you do not have to eat boring to get results. 🙌

In fact, the secret to staying consistent (especially in perimenopause and beyond) is having simple, delicious, high-protein recipes that don’t require a bunch of ingredients or time.

And listen… I was skeptical about this one. 😂But I tried it and I’m officially obsessed.

These Cheesy Taco Chicken Sticks are:

• Low carb

• High protein

• Crispy + cheesy

• Insanely easy

• Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep

And if you love anything taco-flavored? You’re gonna want to save this one.

Cheesy Taco Chicken Sticks (Air Fryer)

What They Taste Like

Think: crispy taco-seasoned chicken on the outside… with melty pepper jack cheese in the center. It’s like a taco + mozzarella stick had a low-carb baby. 😍

And dipping them in salsa? 10/10.

Ingredients

You only need 4 ingredients:

• 1 lb ground chicken

• 1 tbsp taco seasoning (my fave is FlavorGod because it’s sugar-free)

• 4 pepper jack string cheese sticks

• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

  
  

How to Make Cheesy Taco Chicken Sticks

Step 1: Season the chicken

Add 1 lb ground chicken to a bowl and mix in 1 tbsp taco seasoning.

Pro tip: FlavorGod taco seasoning is my favorite because it doesn’t sneak in sugar.

Mix it up really well so that seasoning gets in every bite.

Step 2: Stuff with cheese

Divide the chicken into 4 portions.

Place one pepper jack string cheese stick in the middle of each portion and wrap the chicken around it until fully covered.

You’re basically making a cheesy chicken “log.” 😂

Step 3: Coat with parmesan

Roll each chicken stick in grated parmesan so the outside gets that crispy crust.

Step 4: Air fry

Place in the air fryer and cook:

✅ 400 degrees for 15 minutes✅ Flip halfway through (around minute 7–8)

If they’re not crispy enough when time is up, pop them in for another 2–3 minutes.

Step 5: Dip + enjoy

I dipped mine in salsa and it was SO good.

Other dip ideas:

• sour cream

• guacamole

• sugar-free ranch

• queso

  
  

Macros + Why This Works for Weight Loss

One reason I love this recipe so much is because it checks ALL the boxes:

✅ high protein✅ low carb✅ super satisfying✅ helps reduce cravings

And when you’re low carb, high protein meals like this can help you:

• stay full longer

• avoid blood sugar crashes

• control “snacky” urges

• stay on plan without white-knuckling it

This is exactly how I’ve stayed consistent long-term.

Meal Prep Tips

These are GREAT for meal prep.

To store:

• refrigerate up to 4 days

• reheat in air fryer 2–3 minutes to crisp again

You can also make a double batch and have easy lunches all week.

Want Even Better Results? Here’s the Missing Piece…

Ok friend — here’s where it gets real.

When people ask me: “How did you stay consistent long enough to lose 70 pounds?”

Low carb food was a huge part of it… but there was another part that helped me stick with it:

🔥 Ketones.

Because when your body has a better fuel source, everything gets easier:

• energy goes up

• cravings go down

• focus improves

• that “food noise” quiets down

• you don’t feel like you’re fighting your body every day

And that matters SO much, especially for women over 40 who are dealing with stress, hormones, and that stubborn fatigue.

Want to Try What I Use? Grab a Sample Pack 👇

If you’re curious what ketones feel like (and why I’ve used them alongside this lifestyle for years), I have an easy option for you:

✅ Grab a sample pack right here:https://www.katehigdon.com/trialpack

It’s perfect if you want to:

• test it without committing to a full box

• see how your energy and appetite respond

• get momentum FAST