Description
Skillet bang bang chicken thighs deliver a fiery flavor explosion that awakens taste buds with creamy, spicy sauce and perfectly seared meat. Crispy exterior meets tender interior, creating a mouthwatering dish sure to become a dinnertime favorite for spice enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Cooking and Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) bang bang sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Craft a zesty spice blend by combining kosher salt, black pepper, and paprika in a small mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly massage the spice mixture into each chicken thigh, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Position a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and introduce vegetable oil, allowing it to shimmer and warm.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken thighs into the heated skillet, maintaining adequate spacing between pieces to promote even cooking.
- Sear the chicken for approximately 5 minutes, developing a rich golden-brown exterior.
- Gently rotate the chicken thighs, then reduce heat to medium-low for consistent cooking.
- Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes, monitoring internal temperature until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer cooked chicken to a waiting plate and loosely tent with aluminum foil to preserve warmth.
- Pour bang bang sauce into the same skillet, using a spatula to deglaze and incorporate the flavorful browned remnants.
- Allow sauce to gently simmer for 1-2 minutes, concentrating its robust flavors.
- Carefully return chicken thighs to the skillet, delicately coating each piece with the vibrant sauce.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions over the glazed chicken for a final burst of color and freshness.
- Serve immediately while the chicken remains piping hot and sauce glistens.
Notes
- Perfectly seasoned chicken thighs deliver a mouthwatering blend of spices that elevate the entire dish.
- Cooking the chicken in batches ensures each piece gets crispy, golden-brown edges without overcrowding the skillet.
- Internal temperature is crucial – use a meat thermometer to guarantee juicy, safely cooked chicken every single time.
- Scraping brown bits from the pan after cooking adds incredible depth of flavor to the bang bang sauce.
- Letting the sauce simmer briefly concentrates its tangy, creamy characteristics and helps it cling beautifully to the chicken.
- Garnishing with fresh green onions provides a bright, crisp contrast to the rich, saucy chicken thighs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg