Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Printable Version)

Juicy grilled chicken skewers with creamy spicy sauce, ready in 30 minutes

# Ingredient List:

→ 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:

01 - Combine chicken cubes with vegetable oil, garlic powder, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt in a bowl. Marinate for at least 10 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for enhanced flavor.
02 - Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes prior to threading to prevent burning during grilling.
03 - Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature, approximately 375-400°F.
04 - Place skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked through and develops a slight char on the edges.
05 - While chicken grills, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
06 - Transfer cooked skewers to a serving plate. Brush generously with Bang Bang sauce or drizzle over the top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, scallions, and cilantro. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in literally two minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
  • These skewers work for everything from weeknight dinners to fancy parties
02 -
  • Soaking wooden skewers for 20 minutes prevents them from turning into charcoal
  • Let the chicken rest for just two minutes after grilling before saucing
03 -
  • Warm the sauce slightly for easier brushing onto the skewers
  • Make a tiny extra batch of sauce because people will want more

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