Bang Bang Chicken Thighs
Bang Bang Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup Kewpie mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 3 tablespoons Sriracha, adjust to taste
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 cups cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Place the boneless skinless chicken thighs in a large bowl. Season them generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Drizzle with avocado oil.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Using your hands, mix the chicken thoroughly to ensure each thigh is evenly coated with the seasonings and oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
While the chicken is baking, prepare the Bang Bang sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the Kewpie mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Once the chicken has finished its initial bake, carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Spoon the prepared Bang Bang sauce over each cooked chicken thigh.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Using a pastry brush or the back of a spoon, spread the sauce evenly over the top and sides of each chicken thigh, ensuring full coverage.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Return the sauced chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the sauce becomes slightly tacky and caramelized.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
Carefully remove the chicken from the oven. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Serve the Bang Bang Chicken Thighs immediately over a bed of cooked rice. The chicken will be tender enough to pull apart with a fork.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Bang Bang Chicken Thighs
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup Kewpie mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 3 tablespoons Sriracha, adjust to taste
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 cups cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Place the boneless skinless chicken thighs in a large bowl. Season them generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Drizzle with avocado oil.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Using your hands, mix the chicken thoroughly to ensure each thigh is evenly coated with the seasonings and oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
While the chicken is baking, prepare the Bang Bang sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the Kewpie mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Once the chicken has finished its initial bake, carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Spoon the prepared Bang Bang sauce over each cooked chicken thigh.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Using a pastry brush or the back of a spoon, spread the sauce evenly over the top and sides of each chicken thigh, ensuring full coverage.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Return the sauced chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the sauce becomes slightly tacky and caramelized.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
Carefully remove the chicken from the oven. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Serve the Bang Bang Chicken Thighs immediately over a bed of cooked rice. The chicken will be tender enough to pull apart with a fork.