Description
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are a delightful fusion of juicy, marinated chicken and a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce that brings an explosion of flavor to your plate. Perfect for cookouts, casual dinners, or game day gatherings, these skewers can be grilled or air-fried for easy preparation. With a quick prep time and customizable spice levels, they are sure to impress friends and family alike. Serve them as appetizers or over rice for a satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½–2 lbs boneless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons hot honey (optional)
- 1 cup mayonnaise (add more as needed)
- 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice
- ⅔ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- ¼ cup Sriracha (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water (if using) while preparing ingredients.
- In a large bowl, combine cubed chicken with olive oil and spices. Toss until well-coated.
- In another bowl, mix mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and lime juice to create the bang bang sauce.
- Thread seasoned chicken onto skewers and brush with a portion of the sauce.
- Grill on medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes or air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temp).
- Serve with reserved sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling or Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg