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Bang Bang Chicken Skewers

These Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are sweet, smoky, and always a crowd-pleaser. Featuring cubes of both chicken breast and thighs for lean protein and flavorful meat, marinated in homemade Bang Bang sauce to keep things tender.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating Time:30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Gluten Free
Skill Level: Intermediate
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rena Awada

Equipment

  • 8-10 skewers soaked if wooden, i use 6 inch, but 8 works too

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cubed
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cubed
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Bang Bang Sauce:

  • ¾ cup light mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • sesame seeds optional, to sprinkle

Instructions

  • In a small bowl whisk ¾ cup light mayonnaise, ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoons sriracha, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and 1 pinch kosher salt.
  • Reserve ½ cup in a separate bowl — this will be your dipping sauce. The remaining sauce will be used for marinating. Never reuse marinade that touched raw chicken.
  • Season 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast and 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs with ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Toss with the marinade portion of the sauce.
  • Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes (up to 4 hours max).
  • Alternate the marinated breast and thigh pieces on skewers for flavor contrast.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for 4–5 minutes per side.
  • If you use the oven, bake at 425°F for 18–20 minutes. Broil last 2 minutes for char.
  • Once cooked, lightly brush the skewers with a thin layer of reserved sauce.
    Bang Bang Chicken skewers on a round white plate.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve the remaining sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

Storage & Reheating:
  • Storage: Allow the cooked skewers to cool, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Store the dipping sauce in a separate, airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing: You can freeze the cooked, cooled skewers in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Freezing the dipping sauce is not recommended.
  • Reheating: Reheat skewers in a grill pan or skillet over medium heat until piping hot.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 1143mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg