Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are tender, juicy chicken bites smothered in a sweet, spicy, homemade bang bang sauce. Enjoy them as a party appetizer or an entrée.
Equipment
- 8 Kebabs/Skewers
- Baking Sheet
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- 1 lb Chicken Tenderloin
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Bang bang sauce
- 3/4 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup sweet Thai chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 garlic cloves, grated
- sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Soak skewers for 30 minutes in water. (This is to prevent the skewers from burning. If using metal skewers, skip this step.)
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Whisk together the bang bang sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Cut chicken into cubes and place in a separate bowl. Add seasonings, kosher salt, and black pepper and toss to coat. Remove 1/3 cup of the bang bang sauce and add to the chicken pieces. Toss everything together and ensure all of the chicken is coated.
- Thread the chicken onto the skewers, leaving about 1 1/2 inches on each end. Place onto a wire rack on top of a baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown and cooked thoroughly. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees F when done.
- Brush again with some of the remaining sauce and then broil for 1-2 minutes.
- Top with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Pro Tips
- Cut the chicken into uniform pieces. Sure, it looks better but it also ensures the skewers cook evenly.
- Soak the skewers. Soak bamboo and wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. This prevents them from burning as they cook.
- Baste generously. When applying the bang bang sauce to the chicken skewers, brush it on generously to ensure that every piece of chicken is coated evenly. This will result in a deliciously sticky glaze with flavor in each bite.
- This recipe makes about 6-8 skewers. If you want a larger portion, feel free to double the amount of everything for a delicious recipe the whole family will love.
- Chicken Thighs: Swap the chicken breast for boneless, skinless chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat over white. Just note that the cooking time will increase.
- Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Place the assembled chicken skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the assembled chicken skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through. (Pro tip: If you love those deep char marks from the grill, you can also use a grill pan!)
- Spicy: This recipe is mildly spicy but you can add cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the sauce for extra heat.
- Add some fruit: add a few pineapple chunk to the skewers for a fruity spin. It pairs so well with the tangy flavors of the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 81mg, Sodium: 540mg, Potassium: 451mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 297IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 11mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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