Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Printable)
Tender grilled chicken marinated in Asian flavors and topped with creamy spicy sauce
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Skewers
01 - 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
07 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
08 - 8 bamboo or metal skewers
→ Bang Bang Sauce
09 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
10 - 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
11 - 1 tbsp Sriracha or other hot sauce, adjusted to taste
12 - 1 tsp honey
13 - 1/2 tsp fresh lime juice
→ Garnish
14 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
15 - 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
# Method:
01 - In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss thoroughly to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
02 - If using bamboo skewers, submerge them in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
04 - Thread the marinated chicken pieces evenly onto the skewers, leaving a small gap between pieces for even cooking.
05 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for 6 to 8 minutes per side until the chicken is cooked through and nicely charred with an internal temperature of 165°F.
06 - Transfer the skewers to a serving platter. Drizzle generously with Bang Bang sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced spring onions. Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The sauce walks a perfect line between sweet heat and tang that makes people close their eyes when they bite in.
- Everything comes together fast enough to handle on a weeknight but impressive enough for a crowd.
02 -
- Do not skip the marinade time because those fifteen minutes genuinely make the chicken more flavorful and tender.
- Watch the grill closely in the last two minutes because the sugars in the marinade can go from beautifully charred to burnt very fast.
03 -
- Pat the chicken completely dry before marinating so the flavors soak in rather than slide off.
- Let the grilled skewers rest for two minutes before saucing them so the juices redistribute and every bite stays moist.