Description
Get ready to fire up the grill with this irresistible Bang Bang Chicken Skewers recipe—perfect for an easy dinner, weekend cookout, or whenever you need new food ideas with bold flavor. These skewers feature juicy chicken bites marinated to perfection and grilled until golden brown, then drizzled in a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce. Whether you’re hunting for a quick dinner option, healthy snack, or something delicious for your next BBQ, this easy recipe delivers a huge payoff with minimal effort. Expect sweet, smoky, tangy, and spicy flavors in every single bite.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 teaspoon honey
Juice of 1/2 lime
Pinch of salt
Garnish (optional):
Chopped parsley or cilantro
Lime wedges
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and smoked paprika.
- Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Soak wooden skewers while marinating the chicken.
- Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Oil the grates lightly.
- Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.
- Mix all Bang Bang sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Drizzle or brush the sauce onto hot chicken skewers.
- Garnish with herbs and serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 30 min marination)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner