Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs Recipe
This Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs recipe delivers juicy, crispy chicken with a kick of heat and sweetness. Made in one pan, it's a simple, flavorful dish that's perfect for busy weeknights. Keywords: Skillet chicken thighs, Bang Bang chicken, spicy-sweet chicken, weeknight dinner, one-pan chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- Cornstarch
- Salt and pepper
- Oil (vegetable or olive)
- Mayonnaise
- Sweet chili sauce
- Sriracha
- Honey
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and a cornstarch coating.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then cook chicken skin-side down until crispy.
- Flip the chicken and cook until fully cooked through.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, toss to coat, and garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sriracha for desired spiciness.
- Can substitute boneless thighs, but adjust the cooking time.
- Serve over rice or with a fresh side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg