Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs
Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs are a deliciously spicy and creamy dish that brings excitement to your dinner table. Tender, juicy chicken thighs are seared to golden perfection and drenched in a zesty bang bang sauce made with sriracha and mayonnaise. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and packed with flavor, ensuring it will become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust based on spice preference)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and lemon juice.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir gently to coat.
- Simmer on low heat for an additional minute or two to meld flavors.
- Serve immediately, drizzling extra sauce over the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg