Description
Mouthwatering Bang Bang Chicken Thighs deliver a spicy-sweet flavor explosion from Korean cuisine. Crispy pan-seared chicken coated in a creamy, tangy sauce will satisfy you with its bold, irresistible taste profile.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Sriracha
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) honey
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Garnish (Optional):
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken thighs with salt and pepper, ensuring even seasoning across all surfaces.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and becomes fragrant, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully place chicken thighs skin-side down, allowing them to sear and develop a golden, crispy exterior for 6-7 minutes without moving.
- Flip chicken thighs and continue cooking for an additional 6-8 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F for complete doneness.
- While chicken cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Remove skillet from heat and immediately brush each chicken thigh generously with the prepared bang bang sauce, coating thoroughly.
- Transfer chicken to serving plates and sprinkle with finely chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately while chicken remains hot and sauce glistens, offering a perfect balance of crispy skin and zesty flavor.
Notes
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness during cooking.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure crispy, golden-brown skin that develops beautiful caramelization.
- Adjust Sriracha levels in bang bang sauce to control spice intensity for different heat preferences.
- Consider using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter, protein-packed sauce variation that maintains creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg