Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Print Version)
Grilled chicken skewers glazed with a spicy, creamy Bang Bang sauce for a bold Asian-inspired bite.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken Skewers
01 - 1 1/3 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
07 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
08 - 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
→ Bang Bang Sauce
09 - 3.5 oz mayonnaise (or light mayo/vegan alternative)
10 - 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
11 - 1 tbsp Sriracha (adjust for desired heat level)
12 - 1 tbsp honey
13 - 1 tsp rice vinegar
14 - Pinch of salt
→ Garnish
15 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
16 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
17 - Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper until well combined.
02 - Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
03 - Remove chicken from the marinade and thread the pieces onto the pre-soaked wooden skewers, leaving a small gap between each piece for even cooking.
04 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grate to prevent sticking.
05 - Place skewers on the grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred with grill marks.
06 - While the chicken grills, combine the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy.
07 - Arrange the cooked skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the Bang Bang sauce, then sprinkle with sesame seeds, sliced spring onions, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sticky char on the chicken paired with that creamy, fiery sauce is the kind of flavor combination that makes people close their eyes when they take a bite.
- Everything comes together in about 35 minutes, which means you can pull this off on a Tuesday without stress.
02 -
- If you skip soaking the wooden skewers they will burn, and nothing ruins a beautiful plate of food like ash on your chicken.
- The chicken will continue cooking for a minute after you remove it from the grill, so pull it just before you think it is done and it will be perfect.
03 -
- Pat the chicken pieces dry before adding them to the marinade because excess moisture prevents the marinade from clinging properly and dilutes the flavor.
- Make a double batch of the bang bang sauce and keep it in the fridge because you will find yourself reaching for it all week on everything from roasted vegetables to sandwiches.