Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs
Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs are a mouth-watering dish, combining juicy chicken thighs with a creamy, spicy, and tangy sauce. The sauce, inspired by the popular "Bang Bang" flavor profile, includes elements like sweet chili sauce, mayonnaise, and sriracha. This dish is a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors, with the crispy exterior of the chicken thighs adding texture to each bite. It’s a one-pan wonder that’s sure to become a weeknight favorite.
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ▢1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢½ teaspoon black pepper
- ▢½ teaspoon paprika
- ▢2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ▢1 recipe bang bang sauce or 1 cup storebought
- ▢green onions chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Apply the seasoning mixture evenly to the chicken.
- To a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add oil. Once hot, add chicken thighs. (Depending on the size of the skillet, you may have to work in batches.) Cook chicken for 5 minutes. Then, flip over the chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Cooking times may vary, depending on the size of the chicken.
- Remove cooked chicken from the skillet. Place onto a plate and tent to keep warm.
- Pour the bang bang sauce into the skillet. Stir, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through.
- Place the chicken thighs back into the skillet, coating each with the sauce.
- Garnish with green onions. Serve.