Description
Quick and flavorful Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs featuring juicy, tender chicken cooked in just 22 minutes with a spicy, creamy bang bang sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Sauce and Garnish
- 0.5 cup bang bang sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning: In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, black pepper, and paprika to create a flavorful spice mixture.
- Season the chicken: Evenly coat the boneless skinless chicken thighs with the seasoning mixture, ensuring every piece is well seasoned.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil, allowing it to warm up.
- Cook the chicken – first side: Add the seasoned chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until the underside is golden brown.
- Cook the chicken – second side: Flip the chicken thighs over, reduce the heat to medium-low, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Heat the sauce: Remove the chicken from the skillet temporarily. Pour the bang bang sauce into the skillet and stir it well to heat through.
- Coat the chicken: Return the cooked chicken thighs to the skillet and thoroughly coat them with the warmed bang bang sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions over the sauced chicken and serve immediately for a delicious meal.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- Use boneless skinless chicken thighs for the best balance of flavor and tenderness.
- The bang bang sauce can be homemade or store-bought for convenience.
- Ensure the skillet is properly heated before adding chicken to avoid sticking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
