Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Print Version)
Juicy grilled chicken cubes with creamy spicy sauce
# 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 (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)
# Directions:
01 - Toss 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 refrigerated.
02 - Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes prior to prevent burning.
03 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
04 - Grill chicken skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until 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 - Transfer cooked skewers to a plate. Brush liberally with Bang Bang sauce or drizzle over the top.
07 - Sprinkle with sesame seeds, scallions, and cilantro if using. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy sauce strikes that perfect balance between sweet and spicy that keeps everyone coming back for more
- These skewers come together in under 30 minutes but taste like they came from your favorite restaurant
02 -
- Wooden skewers need a good 20 minute soak or they will burn before your chicken is done
- Let the sauce come to room temperature before serving so it pours beautifully over the hot chicken
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before marinating for better char marks and more flavor penetration
- Let the skewers rest for a couple minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute