Low Carb Bang Bang Chicken
A healthier take on Bang Bang Chicken featuring crispy almond flour and parmesan coating, served with a spicy creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Chicken Breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup Almond Flour
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 2 stalks Green Onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken by cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Create the Crunchy Coating by mixing almond flour, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Whisk the Eggs in a separate bowl until well-blended.
- Coat the Chicken by dipping each piece in the egg mixture and then the almond flour blend.
- Heat the Pan over medium heat with a couple of tablespoons of oil.
- Cook the Chicken pieces in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, Sriracha, and rice vinegar.
- Toss the cooked chicken with the Bang Bang sauce in a bowl.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise. Adjust the spice level of the sauce to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg