Description
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are juicy grilled chicken pieces coated in a creamy, spicy, and tangy sauce. Perfect for summer BBQs, appetizers, or weeknight dinners, these skewers are packed with bold flavors and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
- 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1-2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp honey or sugar (optional)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes if using.
- Season chicken cubes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Thread the seasoned chicken onto skewers, leaving slight space between pieces.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface.
- Grill skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey (if using), and lime juice until smooth.
- Once chicken is done, brush or drizzle the Bang Bang sauce generously over the skewers.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds, if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Adjust sriracha to control spice level.
- Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated.
- Skewers can be baked at 400°F for 20–25 minutes if grill is unavailable.
- Leftovers store well and are great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
