Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Printable)
Grilled chicken skewers with a spicy, creamy bang bang sauce. Bold Asian-American flavors in just 35 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Skewers
01 - 1.3 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free tamari 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
→ Bang Bang Sauce
09 - 3.5 oz mayonnaise (or light mayo/dairy-free alternative)
10 - 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
11 - 1 tbsp Sriracha (adjust for desired heat level)
12 - 1 tbsp honey
13 - 1 tsp rice vinegar
14 - Pinch of salt
→ Garnish
15 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
16 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
17 - Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
# Steps:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper until well combined.
02 - Add 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 - Remove chicken from the marinade and thread pieces onto the pre-soaked wooden skewers, leaving a small gap between each piece for even cooking.
04 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grate to prevent sticking.
05 - Place skewers on the grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side until the chicken is cooked through with slight charring and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
06 - While the chicken grills, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and salt in a bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy.
07 - Arrange grilled skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with Bang Bang sauce and garnish with sesame seeds, sliced spring onions, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade comes together in one bowl and the chicken soaks up every bit of flavor in just fifteen minutes.
- That bang bang sauce is addictive enough to make you want to double the batch for dipping everything.
- They cook in under ten minutes on a hot grill which makes weeknight dinners feel effortless.
02 -
- If you skip soaking the wooden skewers they will burn and potentially break apart on the grill which ruins the presentation entirely.
- Letting the chicken marinate for the full two hours transforms the flavor from good to genuinely memorable.
03 -
- Pat the chicken pieces dry before marinating so the soy sauce and sesame oil cling better instead of sliding off excess moisture.
- Warm the honey slightly before mixing it into either the marinade or the sauce so it blends smoothly without clumping.