Description
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer or main dish featuring tender marinated chicken grilled to perfection and topped with a creamy, spicy, and sweet Bang Bang sauce. Perfect for gatherings or a quick weeknight meal, these skewers bring a delightful combination of Asian-inspired flavors with a fresh zing of lime.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create a flavorful marinade for the chicken.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken cubes into the mixing bowl and toss them until every piece is well-coated with the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors penetrate the meat.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, honey, and lime juice until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed for the perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and tangy.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat to ensure searing and proper cooking of the chicken skewers.
- Assemble the Skewers: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the bamboo skewers evenly, handling carefully to keep meat secure.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, grilling until the chicken is fully cooked through and has a nice charred appearance.
- Rest and Sauce: Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a minute to redistribute juices. Drizzle or generously brush the prepared Bang Bang sauce over the hot chicken skewers.
- Serve: Serve the Bang Bang Chicken Skewers warm, optionally garnished with chopped cilantro or green onions for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Soaking bamboo skewers prevents them from burning on the grill.
- Marinate chicken at least 30 minutes for best flavor absorption; overnight marination will intensify taste.
- Adjust sriracha and chili sauce amounts in the Bang Bang sauce to control spice level.
- These skewers can also be cooked under a broiler or on a grill pan if an outdoor grill is unavailable.
- For a healthier version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt in the Bang Bang sauce.
