Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Printable Version)
Juicy grilled chicken skewers with creamy spicy Bang Bang sauce
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1 inch cubes
02 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - 1 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1 tsp soy sauce
05 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Bang Bang Sauce
07 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
09 - 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
10 - 1 tbsp honey
11 - 1 tsp rice vinegar
→ Garnishes
12 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
13 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
14 - Fresh cilantro leaves
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine chicken cubes with vegetable oil, garlic powder, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt in a bowl. Marinate for at least 10 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
02 - Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 20 minutes prior to use to prevent burning during grilling.
03 - Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature, approximately 375-400°F.
04 - Place skewers on the grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and develops light char marks.
05 - While chicken grills, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a medium bowl until smooth and well combined.
06 - Transfer cooked skewers to serving platter. Brush generously with Bang Bang sauce or drizzle over top. Garnish with sesame seeds, sliced scallions, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- The sauce creates this perfect sweet heat balance that makes people ask for seconds before theyve finished their first serving
- Everything comes together in thirty minutes but tastes like you spent all day planning it
02 -
- Soaking wooden skewers for twenty minutes prevents them from turning into charcoal on the grill
- Let the sauce come to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor
03 -
- Double the sauce recipe and keep some in the refrigerator for quick weeknight meals
- A squeeze of fresh lime right before serving wakes up all the flavors