Description

Bold, creamy, and packed with flavor, these Bang Bang Chicken Thighs are your new go-to for quick weeknight dinners and cozy comfort food cravings. With crispy-seared chicken thighs coated in a sweet and spicy sauce, served over fluffy white rice, it’s a guaranteed family favorite. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast-for-dinner ideas, easy dinner recipes, or food ideas that pack a punch, this easy recipe delivers in every bite.

The luscious Bang Bang sauce blends creamy mayo, zesty sriracha, and sweet chili sauce into a velvety glaze that clings to golden brown chicken like a dream. Top it off with a sprinkle of fresh green onions for a burst of color and freshness, and you’ve got a dinner idea that tastes just as amazing as it looks.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and black pepper to taste

1 cup cooked white rice (for serving)

2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce

1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)

1 teaspoon honey

1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional)

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth. Set aside.
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Reduce heat to low and pour the sauce over the chicken. Turn to coat each thigh evenly. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Serve chicken over white rice, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish with green onions.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner