Description
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are loaded with juicy chicken and bold flavor—sweet, spicy, creamy, and totally satisfying. Whether grilled or air-fried, they’re a hit for dinner or entertaining. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
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1½–2 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1″ cubes
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1 Tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp black pepper
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½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
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½ tsp salt
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2 Tbsp hot honey (optional for extra sweetness)
Bang Bang Sauce:
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1 cup mayonnaise
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2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
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⅔ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
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¼ cup Sriracha (adjust for heat preference)
Instructions
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Toss chicken with oil, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, cayenne, and salt until evenly coated.
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Soak wooden skewers in water for 15–30 minutes.
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Thread chicken onto soaked skewers.
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In a bowl, whisk mayo, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and Sriracha to create bang bang sauce.
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Reserve half the sauce for serving; brush remaining sauce over chicken.
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To Grill: Cook over medium-high heat for 15–20 minutes, turning often, until chicken reaches 165°F.
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To Air Fry: Cook skewers at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
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Drizzle with reserved sauce and optional hot honey before serving.
Notes
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For milder flavor, skip cayenne and reduce Sriracha.
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Regular honey works if hot honey isn’t available.
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For best flavor, marinate chicken ahead of time.
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Leftovers keep well refrigerated up to 4 days.
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Wooden skewers should be soaked to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup chicken
- Calories: 586 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Protein: 19 g