Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs Recipe
Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs are a flavorful dish with boneless skinless thighs seasoned with kosher salt, pepper, and paprika. These juicy thighs are seared to perfection in vegetable oil and topped with a spicy and creamy Bang Bang sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleaser at gatherings!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American-Asian Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 recipe bang bang sauce, or 1 cup store-bought
- Green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drizzle with Bang Bang sauce and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crispiness, pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels before seasoning. You can adjust the spice level of the Bang Bang sauce by adding more or less hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg