Quick Low Carb Bang Bang Chicken (Printable)

Crispy chicken bites tossed in spicy creamy sauce—ready in 25 minutes.

# 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, adjust to taste
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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F or air fryer to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
02 - Place chicken pieces in a mixing bowl and toss thoroughly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Combine almond flour and grated parmesan cheese in a shallow dish, mixing until well blended.
04 - Press each seasoned chicken piece into the almond flour mixture, ensuring a complete coating on all sides. Shake off excess.
05 - Place coated chicken pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet or in the air fryer basket, ensuring pieces are not touching.
06 - Bake for 15-18 minutes or air fry for 12-15 minutes, turning pieces halfway through cooking, until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
07 - While chicken cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, rice vinegar, erythritol, and sesame oil in a medium bowl until completely smooth and emulsified.
08 - Transfer immediately cooked chicken to the bowl with sauce. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat each piece evenly with the spicy cream sauce.
09 - Arrange sauced chicken on a serving platter. Sprinkle with chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that irresistible restaurant bang bang flavor without the carb-heavy breading or sugary sauce
  • The almond flour parmesan crust creates the most satisfying crunch that actually holds up under the sauce
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes making it perfect for busy weeknights when you want something special
02 -
  • Don't skip pressing the coating onto the chicken pieces or it'll fall off during cooking
  • The sauce must go on immediately after cooking while the chicken is still hot to get that perfect cling
  • Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer to restore the crunch though the sauce will lose some texture
03 -
  • Pat your chicken pieces completely dry before coating for the best crust adhesion
  • Let your coated chicken sit for 10 minutes before cooking to help the coating set

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