Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs sautéed in a rich, tangy bang bang sauce. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (sriracha or Louisiana hot sauce)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a touch of oil. Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, hot sauce, minced garlic, honey, and lime juice. Adjust heat level to taste.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and let rest. Lower heat, add sauce to the skillet, and deglaze the pan.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce, cooking for an additional minute.
- Serve on a platter, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
For richer flavor, marinate the chicken in half of the sauce for at least an hour before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: bang bang chicken, skillet chicken, easy chicken recipe, family dinner