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Easy Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs Recipe

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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 336
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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)

Method
 

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

Notes

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