Description
Delicious and spicy bang bang chicken thighs, perfect for a quick meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Green onions (chopped, for garnish)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 2–3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, black pepper, and paprika. Apply the seasoning mixture evenly to both sides of the chicken thighs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add chicken thighs (work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding).
- Cook chicken for 5 minutes without moving. Flip, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken cooks, prepare bang bang sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey in a small bowl until smooth.
- Remove cooked chicken from skillet and place on a plate. Tent with foil to keep warm.
- Pour bang bang sauce into the same skillet. Stir and scrape up the brown bits from the bottom. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Return chicken thighs to the skillet, coating each piece thoroughly with the sauce. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt for a healthier alternative.
- Adjust sriracha according to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg