Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Printer-Friendly)
Juicy grilled chicken tossed in creamy spicy Bang Bang sauce, ready in 30 minutes for an unforgettable appetizer or meal.
# What You'll 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. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
02 - Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes before threading to prevent burning during grilling.
03 - Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature, ensuring even heat distribution across the cooking surface.
04 - Place chicken skewers on the hot grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is fully cooked through and develops a slight char.
05 - While chicken grills, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
06 - Transfer cooked skewers to a serving plate. Brush generously with Bang Bang sauce or drizzle over the top, then sprinkle with sesame seeds, scallions, and cilantro.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce comes together in literally two minutes but tastes like you labored over it
- These skewers disappear faster than anything else I make for gatherings
02 -
- Soaking wooden skewers for twenty minutes keeps them from turning into charcoal on the grill
- Let the chicken rest for just two minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute
03 -
- Cut your chicken into uniform cubes so everything finishes cooking at the same time
- Leave one end of each skewer empty for an easy handle