Description
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are a flavorful and easy-to-make grilled appetizer featuring marinated chicken pieces threaded on skewers and coated with a creamy, spicy, and tangy bang bang sauce. Perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, these skewers are juicy, tender, and packed with bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Skewers:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling)
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: In a bowl, combine 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast pieces with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated.
- Marinate: Let the chicken marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Combine Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon lime juice until the sauce is smooth. Adjust the sriracha according to your preferred spice level.
- Thread Chicken onto Skewers: After marinating, thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a small gap between each piece to promote even cooking.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure a good sear and proper cooking temperature.
- Grill Chicken: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Grill until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and has attractive grill marks.
- Drizzle with Bang Bang Sauce: Once cooked, remove the skewers from the grill and either drizzle the Bang Bang sauce over them or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.
- Garnish: Optionally, garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for enhanced flavor and presentation.
- Enjoy: Serve warm and savor the perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and tangy flavors in these delicious Bang Bang Chicken Skewers.
Notes
- Make sure to soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
- Adjust the level of sriracha sauce in the Bang Bang sauce to control the spiciness.
- Chicken can be grilled on a stovetop grill pan if an outdoor grill is unavailable.
- For an extra smoky flavor, use charcoal grilling instead of gas.
- Leftover sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Ensure chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) for food safety.
