Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Printable Version)
Tender grilled chicken skewers drizzled with spicy creamy Bang Bang sauce. Ready in 30 minutes.
# 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 (gluten-free if needed)
05 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
06 - ½ tsp salt
→ Bang Bang Sauce
07 - ⅓ 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
# Directions:
01 - Toss chicken cubes with vegetable oil, garlic powder, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt. Marinate for at least 10 minutes or up to 2 hours refrigerated.
02 - Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes prior to prevent burning.
03 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
04 - Grill chicken skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
05 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a bowl until smooth.
06 - Transfer cooked skewers to a plate. Brush liberally with Bang Bang sauce or drizzle over the top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, scallions, and cilantro.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce strikes that perfect balance between creamy sweetness and gentle heat that keeps you reaching for just one more skewer
- These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like they came from your favorite restaurant
02 -
- Do not brush the sauce on before grilling or the sugar will burn and turn bitter
- Let the skewers rest for just a minute after grilling so the juices redistribute
03 -
- Metal skewers conduct heat and cook the chicken from the inside out, shortening grill time
- Double the sauce recipe and serve extra on the side for dipping