Description
Sizzling bang bang chicken thighs bring explosive flavor to your dinner table. Louisiana-style spices and creamy sauce create a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Cooking Oil:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
Instructions
- Thoroughly pat chicken thighs dry to ensure maximum seasoning adherence, then generously coat with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper for a robust flavor profile.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place chicken thighs skin-side down, allowing them to sear for 6-8 minutes to develop a crispy, golden-brown exterior.
- Rotate chicken thighs to ensure even cooking, continuing to cook for an additional 10-12 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, guaranteeing fully cooked meat with a juicy interior.
- While chicken rests, create the signature Bang Bang sauce by whisking mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and optional soy sauce until achieving a smooth, vibrant consistency.
- Transfer cooked chicken to serving plates, then lavishly drizzle the zesty Bang Bang sauce over the top, creating an eye-catching presentation.
- Optionally, sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal, serving immediately to maintain the chicken’s optimal temperature and crispiness.
Notes
- Pat chicken thighs completely dry before seasoning to ensure maximum crispy skin and better browning.
- Adjust spice levels in Bang Bang sauce by adding more or less sriracha for personal heat preference.
- Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for extra flavor and juiciness compared to boneless varieties.
- Low-carb alternative: Replace honey with sugar-free sweetener to make the recipe keto-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 294 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg