Bang Bang Chicken Thighs: A Deliciously Spicy Recipe You Need to Try
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
These Bang Bang Chicken Thighs are juicy and flavorful, coated in a spicy, creamy sauce and baked to perfection. Perfect served over rice or in lettuce wraps for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Cooked rice or lettuce wraps, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture all over the chicken thighs.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha (if using), and lime juice until smooth.
- Adjust the sauce to your liking by adding more sriracha or sweet chili sauce as desired.
- Move the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Brush a generous amount of the bang bang sauce over the chicken thighs 5 minutes before they are done.
- Return the chicken to the oven to finish cooking and allow the sauce to caramelize.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after removing it from the oven.
- Slice the chicken thighs into strips for easier serving.
- Serve over cooked rice or in lettuce wraps, drizzling with remaining bang bang sauce and garnishing with fresh cilantro.
- Enjoy the explosion of flavors!
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken thighs in the spice mixture and olive oil for a few hours or overnight.
- You can add vegetables like bell peppers to the skillet before baking for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes