Description
Enjoy the delicious taste of Healthy Bang Bang Chicken (Crispy and Juicy). This dish features tender chicken thighs coated in a flavorful mix, perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy meal that feels indulgent without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- water to thin the sauce
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 large egg
- 2/3 cup tapioca flour
- 1/4 cup almond flour
Instructions
- Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a bowl, adjusting lime juice as needed for taste and consistency. Set aside.
- Cut chicken thighs into 1-1.5 inch pieces and pat dry thoroughly.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In one bowl, beat an egg; in another bowl, mix tapioca flour, almond flour, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Dip chicken pieces in the egg, shaking off excess, then coat them in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer; cook in batches if needed.
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165-175°F).
- Transfer cooked chicken to a paper towel-lined plate and continue with remaining batches.
- Drizzle sauce over the chicken in a serving bowl and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a healthier option, use homemade mayo.
Adjust sweet chili sauce and hot sauce to control spice level.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
