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Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs

Juicy chicken thighs with a sweet, spicy, and creamy bang bang sauce ????️????. Ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian-American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Thighs
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha adjust for spice preference
  • 1 tsp honey optional for extra sweetness
  • 1 tsp lime juice

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Tongs or spatula

Method
 

  1. Season chicken thighs with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice to make the bang bang sauce.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and pour sauce into the skillet, warming for 1-2 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce thoroughly.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Perfect with rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 32gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 450mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This skillet recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Adjust the sriracha to taste for a milder or spicier version. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days ????????️.

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