Description

Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs coated in a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce. This one-skillet recipe offers convenience and unforgettable flavor, making it a perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family.

Ingredients

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1 ½ pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, trimmed
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
½ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
¼ cup Cornstarch
½ cup Mayonnaise
¼ cup Sweet Chili Sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha
1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon Rice Vinegar
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Cilantro or Green Onions (optional)
Sesame Seeds for sprinkling (optional)

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Instructions

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper, and dredge in cornstarch
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in batches for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through
In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and garlic powder to make the bang bang sauce
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, pour the sauce over it, and toss to coat. Warm through for 1-2 minutes
Transfer to serving plates, garnish with cilantro or green onions and sesame seeds, and serve hot

Notes

For a lighter sauce, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise.

You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of sriracha.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 485 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Fat: 32 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 140 mg