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Bang Bang Chicken Skewers

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These bang bang chicken skewers are easy to cook on the grill or in the oven and come with a quick homemade sauce made with mayo, sweet chili, and sriracha.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1½-inch chunks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne optional
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Wooden or metal skewers
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
  • ½ cup mayo
  • ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha adjust to taste
For Serving:
  • Lime wedges
  • Chopped cilantro or sliced scallions

Equipment

  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Sharp Knife
  • 1 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Spoon or brush for basting
  • 1 Grill or oven
  • 1 Skewers
  • 1 Measuring Spoons

Method
 

  1. Prep: Soak wooden skewers in water for 20–30 minutes if using, then cut chicken into chunks and mince garlic.
  2. Thread the chicken onto skewers, leaving a bit of space between each piece.
  3. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, onion powder, paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper.
  4. Brush the seasoning mixture over the skewered chicken on all sides.
  5. In a separate bowl, stir together the mayo, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha; divide the sauce in half.
  6. Grill, bake at 425°F, or broil the chicken skewers for 7–8 minutes on one side.
  7. Flip the skewers and begin brushing with the cooking half of the bang bang sauce.
  8. Continue cooking another 7–10 minutes, brushing again once or twice, until golden and fully cooked through.
  9. Serve hot with the reserved dipping sauce, lime wedges, and fresh herbs.

Notes

Helpful Tips

  • Soak wooden skewers so they don’t burn during cooking.
  • Keep the sauce split — only use clean sauce for serving.
  • Space the chicken pieces slightly so they cook evenly.
  • Broil for a minute or two at the end if you want a more caramelized finish.

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