Description
Bang Bang Chicken Thighs will rock your weeknight dinner routine with crispy, spicy goodness that comes together faster than ordering takeout. Crunchy panko coating and zesty sauce make this dish a total crowd-pleaser that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup bang bang sauce
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a precise 400°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even cooking.
- Generously sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper across all surfaces of the 4 chicken thighs.
- Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into a large skillet, heating over medium-high until the oil shimmers and ripples.
- Carefully place chicken thighs skin-side down, allowing them to develop a golden-brown crust for exactly 4 minutes.
- Flip the thighs, browning the opposite side for another 4 minutes to lock in deep, rich flavors.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a clean baking dish, arranging them without overcrowding.
- Drizzle the entire 1 cup of bang bang sauce evenly over each chicken thigh, coating them completely.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven, roasting for precisely 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest undisturbed for 5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and ensure maximum tenderness.
Notes
- Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness.
- Let chicken come to room temperature before cooking to ensure even heating.
- For a gluten-free version, replace regular mayo with avocado or olive oil-based mayo in the bang bang sauce.
- Swap out hot sauce with sriracha or gochujang for different flavor profiles, adjusting heat to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg