Description
Sizzling bang bang chicken thighs bring explosive flavor to weeknight dinners. Spicy, crispy, and irresistibly tender, this dish will make you crave another bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Blend aromatic spices including garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper into a cohesive seasoning mixture.
- Thoroughly massage the spice blend across each chicken thigh, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Preheat a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until the surface shimmers with warmth, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken thighs into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust for 6-7 minutes.
- While chicken cooks, craft the signature bang bang sauce by whisking mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and fresh lime juice until smooth and well-integrated.
- Verify chicken is fully cooked by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring no pink remains in the meat.
- Transfer chicken thighs to serving plate and generously drizzle with vibrant bang bang sauce.
- Enhance visual appeal and flavor profile by sprinkling freshly chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and fragrant cilantro over the glazed chicken.
- Accompany the dish with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Swap Greek yogurt for mayonnaise to create a lighter, tangier sauce with lower fat content.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing sriracha amount for personal heat preference.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for quicker cooking and easier eating experience.
- Marinate chicken in sauce for deeper flavor penetration before cooking, allowing seasonings to infuse thoroughly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 234 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg