Bang Bang Chicken Skewers You Need to Try Tonight
Searching for a fast, flavorful meal? Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are perfect for weeknights or parties. Discover the recipe!
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken breasts or thighs 1.5 pounds Cut into 1-inch cubes for optimal tenderness
- Wooden or metal skewers 8-10 Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before using to prevent burning
- Vegetable oil 1 tablespoon For brushing skewers to prevent sticking
- Salt 1 teaspoon Kosher salt preferred for better flavor distribution
- Black pepper ½ teaspoon Freshly ground for maximum aromatic quality
- Garlic powder 1 teaspoon Provides consistent flavor throughout the chicken
- Paprika ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika adds extra depth and complexity
- Mayonnaise ⅓ cup Use full-fat for best creamy texture and flavor
- Sweet chili sauce ¼ cup Thai-style recommended for authentic flavor
- Sriracha sauce 1-2 tablespoons Adjust according to your personal heat preference
- Honey 1 tablespoon Adds natural sweetness and helps balance the heat
- Rice vinegar 1 teaspoon Adds brightness and tanginess to cut through richness
- Lime juice 1 teaspoon Fresh is best for vibrant citrus notes
Instructions
- 🥣 Preparing the Bang Bang Sauce:❶ In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and lime juice until completely smooth and well combined. The sauce should have a pale orange-pink hue and a silky consistency.❷ Set aside approximately ¼ of the bang bang sauce for serving with the finished skewers, and reserve the remainder for basting during the cooking process.✨ Pro Tip: For truly exceptional bang bang chicken skewers, consider making the bang bang sauce a day ahead and refrigerating it overnight. This resting period allows the flavors to meld and develop more complexity, resulting in an even more flavorful final product.🔪 Preparing the Chicken:❶ If using wooden skewers for your bang bang chicken skewers, place them in a shallow dish of water to soak for at least 30 minutes before proceeding with the recipe.❷ Cut chicken into uniform 1-inch cubes, ensuring similar sizes for even cooking. Consistency is key to perfectly cooked bang bang chicken skewers.❸ Place chicken pieces in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss thoroughly to coat each piece evenly with the seasoning mixture.✨ Pro Tip: Slightly larger chicken pieces (1-inch cubes) stay noticeably juicier when cooking bang bang chicken skewers compared to smaller cuts. The extra size provides insurance against overcooking while allowing enough surface area for flavorful caramelization.🔥 Assembling and Cooking:❶ Thread seasoned chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving small spaces between each piece to ensure even cooking and better heat circulation around the meat.❷ Brush the assembled bang bang chicken skewers lightly with vegetable oil to prevent sticking and promote beautiful grill marks.❸ Heat grill, grill pan, or broiler to medium-high heat (approximately 375-400°F or 190-200°C).❹ Cook bang bang chicken skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, until chicken begins to develop attractive char marks and is nearly cooked through.❺ Brush generously with bang bang sauce during the last 2 minutes of cooking, allowing the sauce to bubble and caramelize slightly without burning.✨ Pro Tip: Patience is crucial here – don't apply the sauce too early in the cooking process or it may burn due to the sugar content in the sweet chili sauce and honey, resulting in bitter flavors in your bang bang chicken skewers.❻ Use your meat thermometer to verify that chicken reaches exactly 165°F (74°C) before removing from heat. This ensures safe consumption while preventing the dreaded dry, overcooked texture.❼ Immediately after removing from heat, brush with additional bang bang sauce while the chicken is still hot to create another layer of flavor on your bang bang chicken skewers.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Information
Per serving (2 skewers) of bang bang chicken skewer:- Calories: 285
- Protein: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fat: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg