Simple Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs
This dish features tender chicken thighs cooked to perfection in a savory, spicy sauce that tantalizes the taste buds.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs About 4 to 6 thighs recommended.
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions For garnish.
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For searing the chicken.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 cups Cooked rice or noodles For serving.
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients. Ensure chicken thighs are thawed and pat them dry.
- In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Allow the oil to heat until shimmering.
- Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet. Sear for about 5-7 minutes without moving them.
- Flip the chicken thighs and reduce heat to medium. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the Bang Bang sauce and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Return chicken thighs to the skillet, coating them with the sauce. Simmer for a minute.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Consider adding pineapple chunks to the sauce for a fruity twist or smoked paprika for a smokier flavor.