Description
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are a flavorful grilled dish featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in a spicy, tangy, and creamy sauce made from mayonnaise, sweet Thai chili sauce, and sriracha. Perfect for a quick and delicious main course, these skewers are easy to prepare and packed with exciting flavors that pair well with a variety of sides.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 1 ½ pound chicken thighs, cut in 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- juice of half a lemon
- ½ cup sweet Thai chili sauce
- ¼ cup sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and place them in a mixing bowl. Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, sea salt, honey, and olive oil. Mix well to coat all the chicken pieces evenly.
- Make the sauce: In a separate small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, sweet Thai chili sauce, and sriracha sauce. Stir until fully blended. Pour half of this sauce into the bowl with the chicken and toss to coat thoroughly. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving and basting.
- Skewer the chicken: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers evenly. Brush the skewers with some of the reserved sauce from the marinade bowl to add extra flavor and moisture.
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill to high heat, preparing it for direct grilling over the flames.
- Grill the chicken skewers: Place the chicken skewers directly over the grill flame. Cook for 15-20 minutes, turning often to ensure even cooking. While grilling, baste the skewers occasionally with extra sauce reserved from the marinade for added flavor and juiciness. Check that the internal temperature reaches 165° F for safe consumption.
- Serve: Once cooked through and slightly charred, transfer the skewers to a serving plate. Serve with the remaining sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For a lighter bang bang sauce, use reduced fat mayonnaise or replace half of the mayo with Greek yogurt.
- You can soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Chicken breasts can be substituted for thighs but may cook faster and be slightly drier.
- Adjust sriracha amount to your preferred spice level for the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
