Description
Spicy Korean-inspired bang bang chicken thighs deliver a flavor explosion that dances across taste buds with irresistible zest. Crispy exterior meets succulent meat, creating a mouthwatering dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken & Proteins:
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) paprika
Cooking & Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) bang bang sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Garnish:
- Green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a zesty seasoning blend by combining salt, ground black pepper, and paprika in a small mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly coat chicken thighs with the prepared spice mixture, ensuring even coverage on all surfaces.
- Warm a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, adding a thin layer of oil to prevent sticking.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken thighs into the heated skillet, allowing them to develop a golden-brown crust.
- Cook chicken for approximately 5-6 minutes on each side, monitoring the internal temperature until it reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate and loosely cover with aluminum foil to retain heat and moisture.
- In the same skillet, pour bang bang sauce, using a spatula to scrape and incorporate any flavorful browned bits from the bottom.
- Simmer the sauce for 1-2 minutes, allowing it to reduce and intensify in flavor.
- Gently return chicken thighs to the skillet, thoroughly coating each piece with the vibrant sauce.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions over the glazed chicken for a pop of color and fresh flavor.
- Serve immediately while the chicken remains hot and sauce is glossy.
Notes
- Perfectly crisp chicken requires patting the meat dry before seasoning to help spices adhere and create a golden-brown exterior.
- For gluten-free adaptation, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce in bang bang sauce and confirm all other ingredients are gluten-free certified.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili sauce quantity – less for mild, more for spicy lovers who enjoy intense flavor profiles.
- Swap chicken thighs with chicken breasts or tofu for dietary preferences while maintaining similar cooking techniques and sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg