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Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs recipe features tender chicken thighs cooked in a flavorful seasoning mix and smothered in a creamy and spicy bang bang sauce. It’s a quick and easy dish perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup bang bang sauce (homemade or storebought)
  • Green onions, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season Chicken: Combine salt, black pepper, and paprika. Apply the seasoning to the chicken.
  2. Cook Chicken: Sear chicken thighs in a skillet until cooked through.
  3. Make Sauce: Heat bang bang sauce in the skillet, then return chicken to coat.
  4. Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Notes

  • Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken thighs.
  • You can adjust the spiciness of the dish by using more or less bang bang sauce.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg