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Easy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers

Easy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers

Juicy grilled chicken skewers tossed in a creamy, sweet-and-spicy Bang Bang sauce. Fast, flavorful, and perfect for weeknights or parties.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 12 skewers wooden skewers soaked in water 10 minutes
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground ginger or 0.5 tsp fresh grated
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha to taste
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 0.125 tsp kosher salt pinch, to season sauce
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil for oiling grill grates
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • 1 tbsp green onions thinly sliced, for garnish
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds toasted, optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 10 minutes. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.
  • In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, minced garlic, ground ginger, salt, and pepper.
  • Add chicken to the marinade and toss to coat. Let sit 10 to 15 minutes while you heat the grill.
  • Make the Bang Bang sauce: Stir together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
  • Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers, packing pieces snugly but not too tight.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 425°F). Oil the grates lightly with 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
  • Grill skewers 10 to 12 minutes, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until nicely charred and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • During the last minute of grilling, brush skewers lightly with some Bang Bang sauce. Reserve most of the sauce for serving.
  • Rest skewers 3 minutes. Garnish with cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds. Serve with remaining sauce for dipping.

Notes

Tip: If using bamboo skewers, soaking helps prevent burning. For extra juiciness, you can swap chicken thighs for breasts. No grill? Cook the skewers in a hot grill pan or under the broiler, turning once and watching closely. Adjust sriracha to your preferred spice level.