Description
Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender, juicy chicken thighs with a rich and creamy spicy sauce. This one-pan wonder is quick to prepare and perfect for both busy weeknights and special gatherings. The bold flavors of garlic, ginger, and chili paste create an irresistible taste sensation that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp chili paste
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: mince garlic and ginger, and chop green onions.
- Sear the chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Create the sauce: Remove chicken from skillet. Sauté garlic and ginger in the same skillet for about 1 minute. Stir in chili paste and coconut milk until combined.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, simmer for another 5 minutes in the sauce.
- Add freshness: Squeeze lime juice over the dish before serving.
- Serve: Plate the chicken, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg