Description
Sizzling Bang Bang Chicken Thighs bring bold, spicy flavors from Korean-inspired cuisine straight to your dinner table. Crispy, juicy chicken coated in a creamy, tangy sauce promises a mouthwatering meal that satisfies your craving for something extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Cooking and Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup bang bang sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken thighs with a blend of salt, pepper, and smoky paprika, ensuring complete coverage on both surfaces.
- Warm vegetable oil in a spacious cast-iron skillet, bringing the temperature to a sizzling medium-high heat.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken thighs into the hot skillet, allowing each piece to develop a rich, caramelized golden crust for approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and continue cooking the opposite side for an additional 6-7 minutes, verifying internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 3-4 minutes to retain juices.
- Drizzle the crispy chicken thighs with vibrant Bang Bang sauce, coating each piece generously.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions across the top for a bright, aromatic garnish.
- Transfer to serving plates immediately while piping hot, presenting a tantalizing skillet-seared meal ready to be devoured.
Notes
- Ensure chicken thighs are at room temperature before cooking to promote even searing and prevent tough meat.
- Pat chicken completely dry with paper towels to achieve a crispy, golden-brown exterior that locks in juicy flavors.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F for perfectly cooked, safe-to-eat chicken without overcooking.
- For a gluten-free version, replace traditional Bang Bang sauce with a homemade mix using gluten-free mayonnaise and hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg