Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Printer-friendly)
Grilled chicken skewers coated in a creamy spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce with fresh herbs and sesame seeds.
# What you'll need:
→ 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 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
07 - 8 wooden or metal skewers
→ Bang Bang Sauce
08 - ½ 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
→ Garnish
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or scallions
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
16 - Lime wedges
# Method:
01 - If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning.
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 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 all Bang Bang sauce ingredients 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 if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce hits that perfect sweet spot between creamy and fiery that makes people instinctively reach for seconds
- Everything cooks in under 20 minutes which means you are actually eating dinner instead of hovering over the stove
02 -
- The sauce thickens up quickly as it cools so brush it on while the skewers are still hot from the grill
- Do not overcrowd the grill or the chicken will steam instead of getting those beautiful charred edges
03 -
- Thread the chicken pieces in the same direction so they cook evenly instead of spinning on the skewer
- Double the sauce recipe and keep some on the table for dipping because people will want more