Quick Low Carb Bang Bang Chicken (Printable)

Crispy chicken bites tossed in creamy spicy sauce, ready in 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
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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F or air fryer to 375°F. Line 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 - Combine almond flour and parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken piece in mixture, pressing lightly to adhere coating.
04 - Place coated chicken on prepared baking sheet or in air fryer basket in single layer.
05 - Bake for 15-18 minutes or air fry for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Whisk mayonnaise, sriracha, rice vinegar, sweetener, and sesame oil in bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
07 - Transfer cooked chicken immediately to bowl with sauce. Toss gently until all pieces are evenly coated.
08 - Arrange on serving platter. Sprinkle with chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The almond flour coating gets incredibly crispy without any breading or guilt
  • That spicy creamy sauce keeps you coming back for just one more bite
02 -
  • Work quickly when tossing chicken in sauce so it stays hot and absorbs the flavor
  • The coating firms up incredibly in the last few minutes of baking
03 -
  • Pat the chicken completely dry before coating for the best adherence
  • Let the coated chicken sit for 10 minutes before baking for extra crunch