Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Printable)

Grilled chicken cubes tossed in creamy spicy Bang Bang sauce with sesame and fresh herbs

# What You 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
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
10 - 1 tbsp honey
11 - 1 tsp rice vinegar

→ Garnishes

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

# Directions:

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 refrigerate for up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
02 - Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 20 minutes prior to threading to prevent burning during grilling.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, approximately 375-400°F.
04 - Place skewers on the grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F and develops slight char marks.
05 - While chicken grills, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a small bowl until smooth and fully 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 fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in two minutes but tastes like you spent hours perfecting it
  • These skewers disappear faster than anything else I grill
02 -
  • Soaking wooden skewers for 20 minutes prevents them from turning into charcoal on the grill
  • The sauce thickens as it sits, so whisk it right before brushing onto the chicken
03 -
  • Let the chicken come to room temperature for 20 minutes before grilling for more even cooking
  • The sauce is easiest to brush on when the skewers are still hot from the grill

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