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Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs

Juicy chicken thighs with a sweet, spicy, and creamy bang bang sauce 🌶️🍗. Ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian-American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Thighs
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha adjust for spice preference
  • 1 tsp honey optional for extra sweetness
  • 1 tsp lime juice

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Tongs or spatula

Method
 

  1. Season chicken thighs with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice to make the bang bang sauce.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and pour sauce into the skillet, warming for 1-2 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce thoroughly.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Perfect with rice or noodles.

Notes

This skillet recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Adjust the sriracha to taste for a milder or spicier version. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days 🍗🌶️.