Description
Sweet, spicy, and totally addictive — this low-carb bang bang chicken is crispy on the outside, tender inside, and smothered in a creamy, tangy sauce that’s bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
2 boneless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp cornstarch or 2 tbsp almond flour (for coating, optional for extra crispiness)
Oil for frying (coconut oil or avocado oil)
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
1 tbsp honey or sugar-free syrup (monk fruit or allulose)
1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
1 tsp sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss in cornstarch or almond flour for a light coating (optional).
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, hot sauce, soy sauce, sweetener, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic until smooth.
Slice chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces.
Drizzle or toss chicken in bang bang sauce before serving.
Serve warm as an appetizer, over lettuce wraps, or with cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Protein: 28g