Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs Recipe
This Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs recipe features juicy boneless, skinless chicken thighs pan-seared to golden perfection and coated in a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a flavorful and easy dinner option garnished with fresh green onions for a burst of color and freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1 recipe bang bang sauce or 1 cup storebought bang bang sauce
Garnish
- Green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Combine Seasonings: In a small bowl, mix together the kosher salt, black pepper, and paprika to create your seasoning blend.
- Season Chicken: Evenly apply the seasoning mixture over all sides of the chicken thighs to ensure they are well-flavored.
- Heat Oil and Cook Chicken: Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs. Depending on skillet size, cook in batches if needed. Sear the chicken for 5 minutes on one side.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip the chicken thighs over, reduce the heat to medium-low, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. The exact time may vary based on chicken size.
- Remove Chicken from Skillet: Transfer the cooked chicken thighs to a plate and tent them with foil to keep warm while preparing the sauce.
- Add Bang Bang Sauce to Skillet: Pour the bang bang sauce into the same skillet. Stir and scrape the browned bits from the bottom to incorporate the flavorful fond. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Coat Chicken with Sauce: Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, tossing and coating them thoroughly with the bang bang sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions over the top for freshness and serve immediately for a delicious, saucy chicken dish.
Notes
- You can make your own bang bang sauce with mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and a little lime juice for a tangy, spicy kick.
- Cooking in batches prevents overcrowding and ensures a good sear on the chicken thighs.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness to avoid undercooked or overcooked chicken.
- Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days, and reheated gently to preserve moisture.
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Skillet Chicken Thighs, Spicy Chicken, Easy Dinner, Quick Chicken Recipe
