Juicy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Printable)
Grilled chicken cubes tossed in a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce, perfect for weeknight meals or parties.
# What You Need:
→ For the Chicken Skewers
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
07 - 8 wooden or metal skewers
→ For the Bang Bang Sauce
08 - ½ cup mayonnaise
09 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon honey
12 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
13 - Pinch of salt
→ For Garnish
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or scallions
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
16 - Lime wedges
# How-To Steps:
01 - If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, approximately 375°F to 400°F.
03 - In a large bowl, combine chicken cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
04 - Thread the seasoned chicken pieces evenly onto the skewers, leaving a small space between pieces for even cooking.
05 - Place skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 5–7 minutes per side, until cooked through and slightly charred. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
06 - While chicken grills, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and salt in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
07 - Remove skewers from grill and brush or drizzle generously with Bang Bang sauce. Garnish with cilantro or scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce comes together in literally two minutes but tastes like you slaved over it
- These skewers somehow feel fancy enough for company but easy enough for Tuesday night dinner
02 -
- I once forgot to soak my wooden skewers and literally watched them catch fire over the flames, so now I keep a stash of metal ones in the drawer
- The sauce tastes completely different after sitting for 15 minutes in the fridge, so make it ahead and let those flavors marry
03 -
- Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning, and I mean paper towel dry, because moisture is the enemy of good grill marks
- Let the skewers rest for just 3-5 minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute instead of running all over your cutting board