Skillet Bang Bang Chicken Thighs

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

• 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2.5 lbs)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
• 2 tbsp sriracha (or to taste)
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season all over with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 6-8 minutes, until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes, then remove to a plate.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar to make the bang bang sauce.
4. Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken thighs to the pan, skin-side up, spooning some sauce over each piece.
5. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.