Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Printable)

Tender grilled chicken cubes glazed with spicy mayo-based sauce, finished with sesame and fresh herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1 inch cubes
02 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - 1 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1 tsp soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
05 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
06 - ½ tsp salt

→ Bang Bang Sauce

07 - ⅓ cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
09 - 1 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
10 - 1 tbsp honey
11 - 1 tsp rice vinegar

→ Garnishes

12 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
13 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
14 - Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Toss chicken cubes with vegetable oil, garlic powder, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt in a bowl. Marinate for at least 10 minutes or up to 2 hours refrigerated.
02 - Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes beforehand to prevent burning.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
04 - Grill chicken skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.
05 - While chicken cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a bowl until smooth.
06 - Transfer cooked skewers to a plate. Brush liberally with Bang Bang sauce or drizzle over the top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, scallions, and cilantro if using. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in literally two minutes but tastes like a restaurant secret
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd since everyone can customize their own spice level
02 -
  • Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly so pull it out of the fridge fifteen minutes before grilling
  • The sauce thickens as it sits so add a splash of water if it gets too gloppy
03 -
  • Thread two skewers parallel to each piece of chicken instead of one. The skewers spin less and you get better grill coverage.
  • Brush the sauce on in the last two minutes of grilling if you want it to caramelize slightly.

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