Description
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer or main dish featuring crispy, tender chicken cubes coated in a flavorful sweet, spicy, and creamy Bang Bang sauce. Perfect for grilling, baking, or air frying, these skewers offer a crowd-pleasing combination of texture and taste with the option to garnish for added freshness and crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1–1.5 inch cubes
- 2 tbsp cornstarch or all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Skewers (soaked in water if wooden)
Bang Bang Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2–3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tsp sriracha (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 tsp honey or sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 tsp lime juice
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, cilantro
Instructions
- Prep Chicken: Toss chicken cubes with cornstarch, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until they are evenly coated, which ensures a crispy outer texture when cooked.
- Skewer: Thread the coated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a little space between pieces for even cooking and airflow.
- Cook: Choose your method – Grill the skewers over medium-high heat for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through; or bake in an oven preheated to 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes, then broil for 1–2 minutes to achieve crispiness; or air fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey (or sugar), and lime juice until well combined, creating a tangy, spicy, and creamy Bang Bang sauce.
- Toss or Drizzle: Once the chicken skewers have rested for 2–3 minutes to retain juiciness, either toss them in the sauce for full coating or drizzle the sauce on top. Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, or cilantro if desired for added flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, consider double-coating the chicken lightly in cornstarch before cooking.
- Allow chicken to rest 2–3 minutes after cooking before applying sauce to help the coating adhere better.
- Serve alongside steamed rice, fresh vegetables, or a light slaw for a complete meal.
- Try a lighter yogurt-based Bang Bang sauce for a lower-fat option.
- Transform the recipe into Bang Bang Chicken Nuggets or a bowl for variation.
- Increase the sriracha amount for a spicier, firecracker version.
- Wooden skewers should be soaked in water for at least 30 minutes prior to use to prevent burning.
