Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Printable version)
Grilled chicken cubes tossed in a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce for a flavorful, easy-to-make meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Chicken Skewers
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 8 wooden or metal skewers
→ For the Bang Bang Sauce
08 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
09 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon honey
12 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
13 - Pinch of salt
→ For Garnish
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or scallions
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
16 - Lime wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
03 - In a large bowl, toss chicken cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Thread the seasoned chicken pieces evenly onto the skewers.
05 - Grill chicken skewers for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly charred on the edges. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
06 - While chicken is grilling, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and salt in a small bowl until smooth.
07 - Once skewers are done, brush or drizzle generously with Bang Bang sauce. Garnish with chopped cilantro or scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately with lime wedges.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- The sauce comes together in thirty seconds flat but tastes like something you'd wait in line for at a crowded food truck
- Chicken skewers turn any ordinary Tuesday into finger food feels like a party night
02 -
- Cold chicken straight from the fridge sticks to grill grates like crazy so let it sit at room temperature for fifteen minutes
- Sauce the skewers AFTER they come off the heat or the sugar will burn and turn bitter
03 -
- Thread your skewers with pieces of similar size so everything finishes cooking at the same time
- Let the grilled chicken rest for three minutes before saucing so the juices redistribute throughout the meat