Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Printable)
Juicy grilled chicken skewers drizzled with a spicy, creamy bang bang sauce for an irresistible meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Chicken Skewers
01 - 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 - ½ tsp black pepper
08 - 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
→ For the Bang Bang Sauce
09 - 3.5 oz mayonnaise (or light mayo/vegan alternative)
10 - 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
11 - 1 tbsp Sriracha (add more for extra heat)
12 - 1 tbsp honey
13 - 1 tsp rice vinegar
14 - Pinch of salt
→ For Garnish
15 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
16 - 2 spring onions, sliced
17 - Fresh coriander 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 - Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers, distributing the meat evenly along each skewer.
04 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grate to prevent sticking.
05 - Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, 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 salt in a bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy.
07 - Arrange the grilled skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the Bang Bang sauce, then garnish with sesame seeds, sliced spring onions, and fresh coriander leaves. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The sauce is the kind of thing you will want to put on everything from roasted broccoli to your fingers.
- It looks like you spent hours but the marinade does almost all the heavy lifting in fifteen minutes.
02 -
- If you forget to soak the wooden skewers they will catch fire and you will learn this lesson exactly once.
- Marinating beyond two hours does not improve the flavor much but the honey will start breaking down the chicken texture in an unpleasant way.
03 -
- Pat the chicken pieces completely dry before marinating so the sauce clings and caramelizes instead of steaming.
- Save a small bowl of extra sauce on the side because people will want to double dip and you should let them.