Description
Juicy chicken skewers seasoned and grilled to perfection, then drizzled with a creamy, sweet-spicy Bang Bang sauce. A fun, flavorful dish for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
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- For the Chicken & Marinade:
- 1.5 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Wooden skewers (soaked in water if grilling)
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- For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- Optional Garnishes:
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, toss chicken chunks with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar (or lime juice). Reserve half for serving.
- Add a few tablespoons of the sauce to the chicken and marinate 10–15 minutes.
- Thread chicken pieces onto skewers.
- Cook options:
– Grill: 10–12 minutes over medium-high heat, turning occasionally.
– Oven: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes, flip halfway; broil briefly for charred edges.
– Air fryer: 200°C for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway. - Drizzle or brush reserved sauce over cooked skewers.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or lime wedges. Serve immediately with extra sauce.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Swap mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, onions) to skewers for color and crunch.
- Adjust spiciness by changing the amount of sriracha.
- The sauce works well with shrimp, tofu, or fish skewers too.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grill, Oven, or Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
