Description
Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs are a quick and flavorful dish that will impress your family and friends with minimal effort. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken thighs coated in a creamy, slightly spicy bang bang sauce that adds a delightful kick to every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish only takes about 22 minutes to prepare and cook, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking for a satisfying meal without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup bang bang sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (about 5 more minutes).
- Remove the chicken and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Pour in the bang bang sauce to the skillet; stir and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating well with the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 336
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 566mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 117mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust the spice level of the bang bang sauce according to your preference by varying the amount of chili sauce used.