Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs – Easy & Flavorful
Introduction
Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs are the answer when you crave something bold, quick, and packed with flavor. This easy recipe showcases juicy boneless thighs cooked to perfection and coated in a creamy, sweet-spicy sauce that’s impossible to resist. It’s a crowd-pleasing dinner that comes together in one pan with minimal fuss.
Why Make These Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs?
What makes this dish so special? It strikes the perfect balance: the savory tenderness of chicken thighs meets the addictive Bang Bang sauce—creamy, tangy, and subtly hot. You get restaurant-worthy results with pantry staples in just 30 minutes. Serve it over rice, on salad, or as lettuce wraps for a weeknight meal that feels like a treat.
Prepping for Success: Ingredients & Tools
For best results, use fresh, boneless chicken thighs and chop your veggies evenly for quick, uniform cooking. A sturdy, nonstick pan is essential for nicely seared chicken and easy cleanup. Vegetables (like bell pepper and green onion) bring freshness and crunch.
Maximize your prep by using the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper to dice your veggies in seconds. For perfectly cooked, moist results, a generously sized skillet like the SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch gives you room for browning and simmering—the key to flavor!
Making the Signature Bang Bang Sauce
The magic is in the sauce. Bang Bang sauce combines creamy mayo, tangy rice vinegar, sweet chili sauce, and just enough sriracha for heat. Simply whisk together until smooth and creamy, then set aside.
For an unbelievably silky sauce, use the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender for quick blending—especially helpful if you scale up for a crowd.
How to Cook Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs
Sear the chicken thighs until golden and cooked through. Remove and rest. Quickly stir-fry your veggies, return the chicken, then coat everything generously in Bang Bang sauce. Let sauce bubble gently to coat each piece—simple, fast, and full of flavor.
Use a Farberware Professional Heat Resistant Nylon Meat and Potato Masher if you want to break up chicken into bite-sized pieces easily. For crispy edges, let the chicken rest undisturbed in the skillet before tossing with sauce.
Serving Suggestions: How to Present and Store
Serve straight from the skillet over steamed rice, shredded lettuce, or wrapped in tortillas. Portion leftovers neatly for lunch by using airtight Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup). For a picnic or meal prep, pack it into a salad bowl with a side of extra sauce for dipping.
Nutritional Information & Serving Size
This recipe serves 4 and offers about 330 calories per serving, depending on sides or additions. It’s gluten-free, and you can reduce sugar by using a sugar-free chili sauce if desired.
Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs (Recap)
A fuss-free, one-pan recipe loaded with flavor, these Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs are as easy as they are delicious. Creamy, spicy sauce clings to succulent chicken—perfect for a weeknight dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and toss with cornstarch until coated. This ensures a crisp sear.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 4-5 minutes each side, until golden and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
- While the chicken cooks, dice all veggies quickly and evenly using the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper.
- Add remaining oil and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté 2 minutes. Add green onions, cook 1 minute until just tender.
- In a bowl (or for extra creamy texture, the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender), whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar. Adjust heat to taste.
- Return chicken to skillet, pour sauce over, and toss to coat. Cook on low heat 2-3 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken and cling to the chicken.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve over rice, salad, in lettuce wraps, or as is.
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Enjoy effortless, flavor-packed Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs any night of the week—your family and friends will thank you!