Quick Low Carb Bang Bang Chicken (Printable)

Crispy almond-crusted chicken coated in spicy creamy sauce. Ready in 25 minutes.

# What you need:

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

05 - 1/2 cup almond flour

06 - 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

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

12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh scallions

13 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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, mixing thoroughly.

04 - Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere coating to all sides.

05 - Place coated chicken pieces on prepared baking sheet in single layer or in air fryer basket without overcrowding.

06 - Bake for 15-18 minutes or air fry for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

07 - While chicken cooks, whisk mayonnaise, sriracha, rice vinegar, sweetener, and sesame oil in bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.

08 - Transfer cooked chicken immediately to bowl with sauce. Toss gently until all pieces are evenly coated.

09 - Transfer to serving platter. Sprinkle with chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while hot.

01 -

The almond flour parmesan crust gets surprisingly crispy, almost like the real thing
That bang bang sauce comes together in 60 seconds flat
reheats beautifully for lunch the next day, if it lasts that long

02 -

Dont skip pressing the coating onto the chicken or it will slide off during cooking
Sauce the chicken immediately while its hot, the heat helps everything cling together

03 -

Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning or the coating wont stick properly
Let the chicken rest for 2 minutes after coating before cooking to prevent the mixture from falling off