Healthy Bang Bang Chicken- Easy Baked THM S, Low Carb

Healthy Bang Bang Chicken (Easy Baked Recipe – Low Carb & THM-Friendly)

This healthy bang bang chicken is an easy, baked, high-protein dinner with juicy chicken and a creamy, spicy, sugar-free sauce you can whip up in minutes. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and anyone wanting big flavor without a lot of fuss while staying low carb and Trim Healthy Mama friendly.

What Is Healthy Bang Bang Chicken?

Healthy bang bang chicken is simply seasoned baked chicken topped with a creamy, slightly spicy sauce made from mayo, sugar-free chili sauce, Sriracha, chili crisp, and a splash of rice vinegar for brightness. You get that classic “bang bang” flavor you love, but in a lighter, oven-baked version that works beautifully with low-carb lifestyles and Trim Healthy Mama–style S meals.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the chicken:

• 1½ pounds chicken (breasts or thighs)
• 1–2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the healthy bang bang sauce:

• ½ cup mayo (regular or light, depending on your fuel type)
• 2–3 tablespoons sugar-free chili sauce
• 1–2 teaspoons Sriracha (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon chili crisp (depending on heat preference)
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

This combo keeps the recipe low carb and makes it easy to fit into a Trim Healthy Mama S meal when you pair it with the right sides.

How to Make Healthy Bang Bang Chicken

1. Prep and season the chicken.
   Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the chicken in a baking dish, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss or rub so the chicken is evenly coated.
2. Bake until almost done.
   Bake the chicken until it’s almost cooked through. The time will depend on whether you use breasts or thighs and how thick they are, but you’re aiming for just shy of done so it can finish with the sauce.
3. Make the bang bang sauce.
   While the chicken bakes, stir together the mayo, sugar-free chili sauce, Sriracha, chili crisp, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Taste and adjust the heat level by adding more Sriracha or chili crisp if you want it spicier.
4. Add the sauce and finish baking.
   About 10 minutes before the chicken is done, spread the bang bang sauce generously over each piece of chicken. Return the pan to the oven and bake until the chicken is fully cooked through and the sauce is bubbly and slightly caramelized around the edges.
5. Serve and enjoy.
   Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then serve with your favorite low-carb sides for a complete healthy bang bang chicken dinner that fits a Trim Healthy Mama S meal.

Tips, Swaps, and Serving Ideas (Low Carb & THM)

• Adjust the heat: Use less Sriracha and chili crisp for a milder dish, or bump them up if your family loves spicy food.
• Brighten the flavor: The teaspoon of rice vinegar adds a fresh, tangy note that keeps the creamy sauce from feeling heavy.
• Add a little crunch: Top the finished chicken with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, or a sprinkle of crushed pork rinds for extra texture and to keep things low carb.
• Make it lighter: Swap part of the mayo for plain Greek yogurt or use light mayo if you want a slightly lighter Trim Healthy Mama–friendly option while still keeping it in S territory.
• Easy side ideas: Serve your healthy bang bang chicken with roasted broccoli, Brussels sprouts, green beans, a simple salad, or cauliflower rice to keep the entire meal low carb and on-plan.

Simple FAQ

Is this healthy bang bang chicken very spicy?
It has a gentle kick from the Sriracha and chili crisp, but you’re in control. Start on the lower end and add more if you want extra heat for your family.

Can I make this ahead for meal prep?
Yes, this recipe works great for low-carb meal prep. Bake the chicken, cool it, and store it in the fridge. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave and add a little extra sauce if needed.

What kind of chicken works best for bang bang chicken?
You can use either chicken breasts or thighs. Breasts are leaner, while thighs are a bit juicier and more forgiving if you’re worried about overcooking—both work well for a Trim Healthy Mama S-friendly, healthy bang bang chicken dinner.

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Bang Bang Chicken THM S, Low Carb

Course Main Course

Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free

Servings 4

Author Jennifer Overstreet

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or thighs
• 1-2 T Oil
• 1 t Garlic Powder
• 1 t Onion Powder
• 1 t Smoked Paprika
• 1/2 t Salt `
• 1/2 t `Black Pepper
• 1/2 C Mayo
• 2-3 T Sugar-free Chili Sauce
• 1-2 t Siracha
• 1 t-T Chili Crisp Oil
• 1 t Rice Vinegar

Instructions

• If desired trim you chicken. And then coat your chicken with the oil and then the seasonings. I often do this right in the baking dish. Sprinkle the seasonings: onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Coat the chicken. Bake at 350 until the chicken is almost done. It's going to depend on the kind of chicken you use and how thick it is.
  
• Mox together the sauce.
  
• Take the chicken out of the oven. Evenly spoon on top of the chicken. Place back in the oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through.
  
• Remove the cooked chicken from the oven.
  
• Serve however desired.