Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Printable)

Tender grilled chicken cubes coated in a creamy spicy-sweet sauce, ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1 inch cubes
02 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - 1 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1 tsp soy sauce
05 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
06 - ½ tsp salt

→ Bang Bang Sauce

07 - ⅓ cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
09 - 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
10 - 1 tbsp honey
11 - 1 tsp rice vinegar

→ Garnishes

12 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
13 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
14 - Fresh cilantro leaves

# How-to Steps:

01 - In a bowl, toss chicken cubes with vegetable oil, garlic powder, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt. Marinate for at least 10 minutes, or up to 2 hours refrigerated for deeper flavor.
02 - Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes prior to prevent burning during grilling.
03 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, approximately 375-400°F.
04 - Grill chicken skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F and slightly charred edges.
05 - While the chicken cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a bowl until smooth and fully combined.
06 - Transfer cooked skewers to a serving plate. Brush liberally with Bang Bang sauce or drizzle over the top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, scallions, and cilantro. Serve immediately.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in literally two minutes and transforms simple grilled chicken into something that feels like restaurant takeout
  • You can prep everything ahead and just grill when guests arrive, making you look like a hosting genius
02 -
  • Sauce the chicken AFTER it comes off the grill, or the sugar in the sauce will burn before the chicken cooks through
  • Let the skewers rest for just 2 minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute
03 -
  • If the sauce feels too thick, thin it with a teaspoon of warm water or more rice vinegar
  • Metal skewers cook faster than wood, so adjust your timing accordingly

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