Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Print Version)

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

# 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 (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 (adjust to taste)
10 - 1 tbsp honey
11 - 1 tsp rice vinegar

→ Garnishes

12 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
13 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
14 - Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

# Steps:

01 - In a bowl, 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 to prevent burning.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
04 - Grill chicken skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
05 - While chicken cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a bowl to make Bang Bang sauce.
06 - Once cooked, transfer skewers to a plate. Brush liberally with Bang Bang sauce or drizzle over the top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, scallions, and cilantro if using. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in literally two minutes but tastes like you simmered it all day
  • Perfect for those nights when you want something impressive but absolutely do not have the energy for impressive
02 -
  • Do not put the sauce on before grilling, the sugar will burn and you will be sad about it
  • Medium-high heat is your friend here, too hot and the outside will char before the inside cooks through
03 -
  • A squeeze of fresh lime right before serving brightens everything beautifully
  • Make the sauce spicier gradually, you cannot undo too much heat but you can always add more

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