Bang Bang Chicken Skewers Recipe with Creamy Spicy Sauce
These Bang Bang chicken skewers are juicy, flavorful, and coated in a creamy spicy sauce with the perfect balance of sweet heat. This easy Bang Bang chicken skewers recipe is perfect for grilling, weeknight dinners, or crowd-pleasing meals.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs chicken breast or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Skewers
- For the marinade:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon oil
- For the bang bang sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 –3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 –2 teaspoons hot sauce adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Optional garnish:
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into evenly sized pieces and pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, and oil to create the marinade.
- Add chicken to the marinade, toss well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, hot sauce, and honey until smooth. Adjust spice to taste.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers evenly.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and cook skewers for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked.
- Remove from grill and drizzle or toss with the bang bang sauce. Garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
- Chicken thighs are more juicy and flavorful than breast.
- Add sauce after cooking to prevent burning.
- Do not overcook—remove once chicken reaches safe doneness.
- Sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.