Description
Craving bold flavor? Dive into this Easy Keto Bang Bang Chicken! Succulent shredded chicken draped in a fiery, sweet, and creamy Sriracha-mayo sauce.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: 1.5 lbs
- Mayonnaise (full-fat): 1/2 cup
- Sriracha sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar-free sweetener (erythritol or allulose): 1 tablespoon
- Rice vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Water: 1-2 tablespoons
- Green onions, chopped: 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the chicken. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the chicken breasts for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through. Alternatively, pan-fry or bake until done. Once cooked, let them cool slightly, then shred or dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- Step 2: Prepare the Bang Bang sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the full-fat mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, sugar-free sweetener, rice vinegar, and garlic powder. Whisk all ingredients until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Step 3: Adjust sauce consistency. If the sauce appears too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water (or unsweetened almond milk) gradually, whisking after each addition, until it reaches your desired pourable consistency. Taste and adjust for spice or sweetness if needed.
- Step 4: Combine chicken and sauce. Add the shredded or diced cooked chicken to the bowl with the prepared Bang Bang sauce. Toss thoroughly, ensuring all the chicken pieces are evenly coated with the spicy, creamy sauce.
- Step 5: Serve. Garnish generously with freshly chopped green onions. Serve the Low Carb Bang Bang Chicken warm or at room temperature. It pairs perfectly with cauliflower rice, in lettuce wraps, or as a stand-alone easy keto dinner.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; the flavors often meld even better overnight!
- To gently reheat, microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently, or simply let it come to room temperature to maintain the creamy sauce consistency perfectly.
- For a delightful low-carb meal, serve your Bang Bang Chicken over a bed of fluffy cauliflower rice, nestled in crisp lettuce wraps, or as a vibrant topping for a simple green salad.
- Chef's Tip: Don't hesitate to taste the Bang Bang sauce after mixing and adjust the Sriracha for more kick or the sweetener for extra balance until it perfectly suits your spice and sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~5 oz (140g) chicken with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 1g