Quick Low Carb Bang Bang Chicken (Printable)
Tender crispy chicken tossed in creamy spicy sauce. Ready in 25 minutes, 5g carbs per serving.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1/2 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
→ Coating
05 - 1/2 cup almond flour
06 - 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
→ Bang Bang Sauce
07 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise (sugar-free preferred)
08 - 2 tbsp sriracha or chili sauce
09 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
10 - 1 tbsp granulated erythritol or low-carb sweetener
11 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh scallions
13 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F or heat air fryer to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray air fryer basket with nonstick spray.
02 - Toss chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl until evenly coated.
03 - Mix almond flour and parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken piece in the mixture, pressing lightly to adhere coating.
04 - Place coated chicken on prepared baking sheet or in air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding.
05 - Bake for 15-18 minutes or air fry for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through to internal temperature of 165°F.
06 - While chicken cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, rice vinegar, sweetener, and sesame oil until smooth and well combined.
07 - Transfer cooked chicken immediately to bowl with sauce. Toss gently until all pieces are evenly coated.
08 - Transfer to serving platter. Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The crispy almond flour coating gives you that satisfying crunch without the carbs
- The bang bang sauce hits every flavor note creamy, spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet
02 -
- Don't skip pressing the coating onto the chicken or it will fall off during cooking
- The sauce needs to go on right when the chicken comes out while it's still hot
03 -
- Double the sauce recipe if you're serving more than four people
- Leftovers reheat surprisingly well in the air fryer for 3 to 4 minutes