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Easy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers

Easy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
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Easy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are a quick and flavorful recipe combining tender grilled chicken with a creamy, spicy, and sweet bang bang sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, these skewers are kid-friendly, versatile, and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak in water for at least 30 minutes)

Bang Bang Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha or chili sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lime juice

Optional Garnishes

  • Chopped green onions
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Trim any excess fat from your chicken breasts or thighs and cut them into bite-sized, evenly sized pieces to ensure uniform cooking on the skewers.
  2. Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and a splash of rice vinegar or lime juice. Whisk until smooth and creamy with a balanced sweet, spicy, and tangy flavor.
  3. Thread Chicken onto Skewers: Carefully thread the chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden or metal skewers, avoiding overcrowding to allow even cooking and easy flipping.
  4. Grill or Broil the Skewers: Place skewers on a grill or under the broiler and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side until chicken is cooked through with appealing char marks, being careful not to overcook.
  5. Brush with Bang Bang Sauce & Serve: Once cooked, generously brush the skewers with the bang bang sauce or serve it as a dipping sauce. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro if desired, then enjoy!

Notes

  • Marinate chicken in some bang bang sauce for 20-30 minutes prior to skewering for deeper flavor.
  • Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  • Use high heat when grilling or broiling to sear chicken and lock in juices.
  • Avoid overcrowding skewers to ensure even cooking and crispy edges.
  • Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of sriracha and honey in the sauce.

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Keywords: bang bang chicken, chicken skewers, spicy chicken, appetizer, easy dinner, grilled chicken, finger food, gluten free

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