Description
Sizzling bang bang chicken thighs bring serious flavor to your dinner table with a spicy-sweet sauce that delivers knockout punch. Crispy skin and juicy meat make this easy skillet recipe a total crowd-pleaser your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Sauces and Seasonings:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
Garnishes:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Season 4 chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper on both surfaces, ensuring complete coverage.
- Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into a skillet, heating over medium-high temperature until the surface shimmers with heat.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken thighs into the hot skillet, cooking for exactly 6-7 minutes on the first side until a deep golden-brown crust forms.
- Flip the chicken and continue cooking the opposite side for an additional 6-7 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Combine ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon sriracha, and 1 teaspoon rice vinegar in a mixing bowl, whisking until the sauce becomes smooth and fully integrated.
- Transfer cooked chicken from the skillet and slice into thin strips across the grain.
- Return chicken strips to the skillet and drizzle the entire bang bang sauce mixture over them, gently tossing to ensure complete and even coating.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds across the top for a fresh, textural finish.
- Serve immediately while the chicken remains warm and sauce is glossy.
Notes
- Use a cast-iron skillet for the best golden-brown sear and even cooking of chicken thighs.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer to ensure it’s safely cooked.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular mayonnaise for a gluten-free brand and use tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
- Let chicken rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking to help juices redistribute and keep the meat tender and moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg