Description
Get ready to impress your guests with these Bang Bang Chicken Skewers! Bursting with flavor, this dish features tender grilled chicken coated in a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce that strikes the perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Ideal for weeknight dinners, BBQs, or as a delightful appetizer, these skewers are incredibly versatile and can be served with rice, fresh veggies, or on their own. Quick to prepare and sure to please a crowd, they offer a delicious way to enjoy lean protein while exploring bold flavors.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 8–10 skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Toss chicken chunks until coated and let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Make the bang bang sauce: In another bowl, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Assemble the skewers: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers with space in between.
- Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat and cook skewers for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.
- Serve: Drizzle extra sauce over the skewers before serving and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg