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Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs served in a skillet with garnishes

Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs

A quick and delicious dish featuring juicy chicken thighs coated in a creamy, tangy-sweet-spicy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise For richness; swap Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce Adjust for sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha Add more to increase heat.
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice Fresh is best.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Or neutral oil with a higher smoke point.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and minced garlic until smooth and homogenous. Taste and adjust heat or acidity.
  2. Pat the thighs dry. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the chicken thighs in a single layer. Cook undisturbed 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer reads 165 F at the thickest part.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, spooning it to coat each piece. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes to warm the sauce and allow it to cling to the chicken.
Garnishing
  1. Remove from heat, let the chicken rest for a minute, then sprinkle with chopped green onions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgSugar: 5g

Notes

Best served over steamed jasmine rice or coconut rice to catch every bit of sauce. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For meal prep, you can make the sauce up to 24 hours ahead.

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