Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Printable Version)
Grilled chicken skewers coated in a spicy, creamy Bang Bang sauce with a delightful kick. Ready in 35 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken Skewers
01 - 1.3 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free tamari if needed)
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
07 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
08 - 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
→ Bang Bang Sauce
09 - ⅓ cup mayonnaise (or light mayo/vegan alternative)
10 - 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
11 - 1 tbsp Sriracha (adjust for desired heat level)
12 - 1 tbsp honey
13 - 1 tsp rice vinegar
14 - Pinch of kosher salt
→ Garnish
15 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
16 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
17 - Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper until well combined.
02 - Add chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
03 - Remove chicken from the marinade and thread pieces tightly onto the pre-soaked wooden skewers, dividing the meat evenly among all 8 skewers.
04 - Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
05 - Place skewers on the hot grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred with grill marks. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
06 - While the chicken grills, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and salt in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy.
07 - Arrange the cooked skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with Bang Bang sauce, then garnish with sesame seeds, sliced scallions, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- The sauce is absurdly addictive and you will want to put it on everything from roasted broccoli to your fingers.
- Twenty minutes of prep and fifteen on the grill means dinner is done before anyone starts complaining.
- They look like something from a food truck but require zero professional skill to pull off.
02 -
- Soak those wooden skewers for a full thirty minutes because shortcuts here lead to actual fire and that is not the kind of heat this recipe needs.
- The sauce tastes completely different once it sits for ten minutes, so mix it first and let it hang out while you grill.
03 -
- Pat the chicken pieces completely dry before marinating because excess moisture prevents the soy sauce and sesame oil from really penetrating the surface.
- The real secret is brushing a thin layer of the Bang Bang sauce onto the skewers during the last two minutes of grilling so it caramelizes directly onto the chicken.