Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Printable)
Marinated chicken on skewers, grilled and finished with a creamy, sweet-spicy Bang Bang sauce. Serves 4.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Skewers
01 - 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized 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 lime juice
→ Garnish
14 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
15 - 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
# Steps:
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. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor penetration.
02 - If using bamboo skewers, submerge them in water for at least 15 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 prepared 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 with an internal temperature of 165°F and nicely charred on the edges.
06 - Transfer the skewers to a serving platter. Drizzle generously with Bang Bang sauce, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced spring onions. Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce is downright addictive and you will want to put it on everything from rice to roasted vegetables.
- Chicken thighs stay incredibly juicy even if you accidentally overcook them by a minute or two.
- Everything comes together in about 35 minutes, which is faster than ordering takeout.
02 -
- Do not skip soaking bamboo skewers because I once forgot and they literally caught fire halfway through cooking, which was dramatic but not in a good way.
- Letting the chicken marinate for the full two hours in the fridge makes a noticeable difference in flavor that you will regret rushing.
03 -
- Crushed peanuts sprinkled on top at the very end add a crunch factor that takes these from great to absolutely unforgettable.
- Make a double batch of the sauce because it disappears fast and you will want it for dipping everything left on your plate.