Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Print version)
Grilled chicken skewers with a creamy, spicy chili sauce. Quick, bold Asian-American flavors ready in 35 minutes.
# What goes in:
→ Chicken Skewers
01 - 1.3 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free 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 30 minutes)
→ Bang Bang Sauce
09 - 3.5 oz mayonnaise (or light mayo/vegan 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, sliced
17 - Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
# Cooking 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 - Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto soaked wooden skewers, distributing them evenly along each skewer.
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, turning once, until chicken is cooked through and lightly charred with grill marks.
06 - While the chicken grills, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy.
07 - Arrange the cooked skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with Bang Bang sauce, then garnish with sesame seeds, sliced spring onions, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
# Tips from flavorandfeast:
01 -
- The bang bang sauce is the kind of thing you will want to put on everything from roasted broccoli to plain rice, and it takes about ninety seconds to make.
- These skewers look incredibly impressive at a barbecue but secretly require almost zero skill to pull off.
- You likely have most of the ingredients sitting in your pantry and fridge right now.
02 -
- Do not skip soaking the skewers because dry wood plus open flame equals a small disaster that will ruin your evening and your appetite.
- The marinade needs at least fifteen minutes but two hours in the fridge transforms the flavor entirely, so plan ahead when you can.
03 -
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel before marinating so the flavors adhere instead of sliding off wet surfaces.
- Make double the bang bang sauce and keep a jar in the fridge because you will absolutely find yourself dipping everything in it by the end of the week.