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Bird's-eye view of three glazed chicken thighs drizzled with white bang bang sauce and topped with sliced green onions.

Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs

Juicy skillet bang bang chicken thighs with a creamy spicy sauce, ready in 22 minutes for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 340 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 recipe bang bang sauce (or 1 cup storebought)
  • green onions chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Mix Seasoning Blend:

    Mix salt, black pepper, and paprika together in a small bowl.

  • Coat Chicken Thighs:

    Evenly coat the chicken thighs with the seasoning blend.

  • Sear Chicken Thighs:

    Warm vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place chicken thighs in the skillet (cook in batches if necessary). Sear for 5 minutes, then turn over, lower the heat to medium-low, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, until the internal temperature hits 165°F (75°C). Thigh size may affect cooking duration.

  • Rest Cooked Chicken:

    Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil to retain warmth.

  • Deglaze with Sauce:

    Add bang bang sauce to the skillet, deglazing by scraping up browned bits. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until hot.

  • Coat Chicken in Sauce:

    Put the chicken back into the skillet, turning each piece to coat thoroughly with sauce.

  • Garnish and Serve:

    Top with chopped green onions and serve.
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