Description

Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs are juicy, tender boneless chicken thighs cooked in a skillet and coated in a creamy, sweet, and slightly spicy homemade bang bang sauce. This quick 20-minute weeknight dinner delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort and simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
0.5 cup mayonnaise
2–3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1–2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
1 teaspoon honey
Green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes without moving.
Flip chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for another 5 minutes until cooked through.
Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Add bang bang sauce to the skillet and simmer for 1–2 minutes, scraping the pan.
Return chicken to skillet and coat thoroughly with sauce.
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

Chicken thighs are best cooked to at least 175°F for optimal tenderness and texture.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
Calories: 336
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 783mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 29g
Cholesterol: 165mg

Keywords: skillet bang bang chicken, bang bang chicken thighs, quick chicken dinner