Quick Low Carb Bang Bang Chicken (Printable)
Crispy chicken bites tossed in a spicy, creamy sauce for a quick and satisfying low-carb meal.
# What's Needed:
→ 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, if preferred)
08 - 2 tbsp sriracha or other chili sauce (adjust to taste)
09 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
10 - 1 tbsp granulated erythritol or other low-carb sweetener
11 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh scallions
13 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
# How to Make It:
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 - In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Mix almond flour and parmesan cheese in a shallow dish until well combined.
04 - Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere the coating evenly.
05 - Arrange coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet or in air fryer basket. Bake for 15–18 minutes or air fry for 12–15 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - While chicken cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, rice vinegar, sweetener, and sesame oil in a bowl until smooth and fully combined.
07 - Once chicken is cooked, transfer immediately to the bowl with sauce. Toss gently to coat each piece evenly.
08 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot.
# Tips for Success:
01 -
- The almond flour crust gets impossibly crispy while staying completely gluten-free
- That bang bang sauce hits every single flavor note in one bite
02 -
- Don't let the chicken sit in the sauce too long or the crust will soften
- The sauce tastes better after sitting for 10 minutes
03 -
- Let the coating set for 5 minutes before cooking for better adherence
- Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly