Description
These Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are a delightful combination of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors that make for a perfect appetizer or main dish. Tender chicken pieces are marinated in a creamy, zesty sauce, grilled to perfection, and then drizzled with more of that irresistible sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Skewers:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- Wooden or metal skewers
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Make Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha sauce, honey, lime juice, vegetable oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Reserve about 1/3 cup of the sauce for serving.
- Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken in a bag or bowl, pour the sauce over it, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill Skewers: Preheat grill, thread chicken onto skewers, grill for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Finish: Drizzle with reserved sauce, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice or a fresh salad.
- Adjust Sriracha for preferred heat level.
- Bake in a 400°F oven for 15-20 minutes as an alternative to grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
