Description
Easy Bang Bang Chicken Thighs feature tender, juicy skin-on bone-in chicken thighs coated in a creamy, spicy plant-based sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this flavorful dish is perfect for weeknight dinners and can be customized for heat and texture preferences.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 6 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder (natural)
- 1–2 tbsp oil (for cooking)
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (plant-based)
- 3 tbsp spicy chili sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp honey (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Pinch of natural gelling agent
Garnishes
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and garlic powder (natural) to help the skin crisp up when cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin side down and cook about 6-7 minutes until skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook for another 6 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juicy.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: While chicken cooks, whisk together mayonnaise (plant-based), spicy chili sauce (natural), honey (natural), apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and a pinch of natural gelling agent until creamy and smooth.
- Coat the Chicken: Remove cooked chicken from skillet and toss immediately in the prepared sauce to fully coat each piece with the creamy, spicy glaze.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the sauced chicken before serving to add freshness and crunch.
Notes
- Pat chicken skin dry thoroughly for maximum crispiness.
- Use room temperature sauce ingredients for smooth blending.
- If sauce is too thick, add a little water or apple cider vinegar to loosen.
- Cook chicken over medium heat to avoid burning sauce and ensure even cooking.
- Let chicken rest a few minutes to lock in juices before tossing with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken Thighs, easy chicken recipe, spicy creamy chicken, weeknight dinner, plant-based sauce
