Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Printable)
Grilled chicken skewers with a creamy, spicy chili sauce. Bold flavors, ready in 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 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 min)
→ Bang Bang Sauce
09 - 3.5 oz mayonnaise (or light mayo/vegan alternative)
10 - 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
11 - 1 tbsp Sriracha (add more for extra heat)
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)
# How-To 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 the 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 the soaked wooden skewers, distributing them evenly.
04 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grate to prevent sticking.
05 - Grill the skewers for 6 to 8 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred on the edges.
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 the Bang Bang sauce and garnish with sesame seeds, sliced spring onions, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce is dangerously addictive, and you will want to put it on everything by tomorrow.
- It looks like you spent all day, but the marinade comes together in about five minutes flat.
02 -
- If you skip soaking the skewers, they will catch fire and you will be scraping ash off your chicken, which I learned the hard way on a first date.
- Marinating longer than two hours can actually make the chicken texture mushy due to the soy sauce, so set a timer if you prep ahead.
03 -
- Pat the chicken completely dry before marinating so the soy mixture actually adheres instead of sliding off wet surfaces.
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for two minutes until golden and fragrant, because raw ones taste like nothing and you deserve better.