Description
This Bang Bang Chicken Skewers recipe features juicy, grilled chicken breasts coated in a flavorful blend of spices and topped with a creamy, spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce. Perfectly balanced with a hint of heat from sriracha and sweetness from honey, these skewers are ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve with rice, salad, or lettuce wraps for a complete meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken Skewers
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Wooden or metal skewers
Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20–30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat to ensure even cooking and nice grill marks.
- Season Chicken: In a large bowl, toss the chicken cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Thread Chicken: Carefully thread the seasoned chicken onto the soaked skewers, leaving a little space between pieces for even cooking.
- Grill Chicken: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 4–5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has developed appealing grill marks.
- Make Sauce: While the chicken grills, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Serve: Once cooked, brush the Bang Bang sauce over the chicken skewers or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce. Optionally garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Serve these skewers with rice, a fresh salad, or wrapped in lettuce for a low-carb option.
- For a lighter version of the sauce, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise.
- These skewers can be baked in an oven preheated to 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes if a grill is unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 skewers
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
