🥄 Ingredients (2–3 servings)
Chicken:
- 500g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup egg whites or 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup almond flour or panko breadcrumbs (for crunch, optional for lower-carb)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or light mayo
- 2 tbsp sugar-free sweet chili sauce or reduced-sugar Sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp honey or sugar-free alternative (optional)
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) or heat a skillet with non-stick spray.
- Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dip in egg whites, then coat with almond flour or panko.
2. Cook the chicken
Option A: Oven
- Place chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Bake 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and fully cooked.
Option B: Skillet / Air Fryer
- Cook chicken in lightly oiled skillet or air fryer at 200°C (400°F) for 10–12 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
3. Make the Bang Bang sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, sweet chili sauce, hot sauce, and honey (if using) until smooth.
4. Toss chicken in sauce
- Once chicken is cooked, add to a bowl and toss with sauce until evenly coated.
5. Serve
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve over cauliflower rice, quinoa, or a salad for a high-protein meal.
💪 Protein Estimate (per serving, 2–3 servings)
- Chicken breast (~165g per serving): ~35g protein
- Greek yogurt sauce: ~2–3g protein
- Total: ~37–40g protein per serving
