Description
Spicy bang bang chicken thighs sizzle with irresistible flavor in this Southern-inspired skillet sensation. Crispy, tender meat meets creamy sauce, promising a mouthwatering meal that delights your taste buds and leaves you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
Cooking and Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup homemade or store-bought Bang Bang sauce
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Blend salt, black pepper, and paprika in a small mixing vessel to create a robust seasoning blend.
- Thoroughly coat chicken thighs with the prepared spice mixture, ensuring even coverage across all surfaces.
- Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, pour vegetable oil, and allow it to warm up until shimmering.
- Carefully position seasoned chicken thighs into the hot skillet, allowing them to sear undisturbed for 5 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Gently flip the thighs, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate, tenting with foil to retain warmth.
- Pour Bang Bang sauce into the same skillet, using a spatula to scrape up caramelized cooking remnants.
- Simmer sauce for 1-2 minutes, allowing flavors to concentrate and develop a rich consistency.
- Return chicken thighs to the skillet, gently rolling them to completely coat with the vibrant sauce.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions over the glazed chicken for a bright, aromatic finish before serving immediately.
Notes
- Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness, ensuring a crispy exterior and tender meat.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee safe and perfectly cooked chicken without drying out.
- Adjust heat carefully to prevent burning while creating a beautiful golden-brown crust on the chicken.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of traditional soy sauce in the Bang Bang sauce and verify all ingredient labels.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg