Description
Spicy bang bang chicken thighs deliver explosive flavor straight from Asian-inspired kitchens. Crispy exterior and creamy sauce create perfect harmony that will make dinner guests crave more when you serve this irresistible dish.
Ingredients
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Chicken Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Fresh cilantro leaves
Serving:
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Prepare chicken thighs by thoroughly drying with paper towels and generously seasoning both sides with salt and pepper to enhance natural flavors.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot, carefully placing seasoned chicken thighs into the pan.
- Cook chicken thighs for approximately 5-7 minutes per side, ensuring a golden-brown exterior and internal temperature reaches 165°F, indicating complete cooking.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a clean plate while maintaining its warmth.
- Create Bang Bang sauce by whisking mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey in a small mixing bowl until achieving a smooth, well-integrated consistency.
- Adjust sauce spiciness by modifying Sriracha quantity according to personal heat preference.
- Return cooked chicken thighs to the skillet and generously coat each piece with prepared Bang Bang sauce, gently tossing to ensure even coverage.
- Simmer chicken in sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to warm through.
- Plate cooked rice as a base, arranging sauced chicken thighs on top.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and cilantro to add vibrant color and complementary flavor profiles.
- Serve immediately while chicken remains hot and sauce is glossy.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is thoroughly dried before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown exterior with maximum crispiness.
- Adjust Sriracha quantity based on personal spice tolerance, creating a customizable heat level for every palate.
- Consider using boneless, skinless chicken thighs for quicker cooking and easier eating, reducing overall preparation time.
- Swap honey with maple syrup or agave for alternative sweeteners, making the recipe suitable for different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 612
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg