Description
Learn how to make delicious Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs with this easy recipe. Crispy, spicy, and full of flavor, it’s a must-try dish for any chicken lover!
Ingredients
- – 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 900g)
- – 1 teaspoon sea salt (5g)
- – 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (2.5g)
- – 1/2 teaspoon paprika (2.5g)
- – 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (30ml)
- – 1 recipe bang bang sauce, or 1 cup (240 ml) storebought
- – green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a small dish, mix together sea salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Rub the seasoning blend evenly over the chicken thighs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick pan on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs. (You might need to cook in batches, depending on your pan’s size.) Sear the chicken for 5 minutes. Next, turn the chicken over, lower the heat to medium-low, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until the chicken’s internal temperature is 165°F. The cooking time may vary based on the chicken’s size.
- Take the cooked chicken out of the pan. Place it on a plate and cover loosely to keep it warm.
- Pour the bang bang sauce into the pan. Stir while scraping the browned bits from the pan’s bottom. Allow to simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.
- Return the chicken thighs to the pan, ensuring each is well-coated with the sauce.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions. Serve.
Notes
- Marinate chicken thighs in seasoning blend for 30 minutes before cooking for enhanced flavor.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan when searing chicken thighs to ensure even cooking and browning.
- Adjust the amount of bang bang sauce to suit your preferred level of spiciness.
