Description
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer featuring juicy, marinated chicken cubes cooked to perfection and coated in a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce. Perfect for gatherings or a quick weeknight snack, these skewers combine the zest of paprika and garlic with the sweet heat of Thai chili and Sriracha, delivering a deliciously addictive bite every time.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1 ¼ cups (290 g) mayonnaise
- â…” cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha, or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the marinade.
- Skewer Chicken: Thread 4 to 5 pieces of the marinated chicken onto each soaked wooden skewer, making sure not to overcrowd the pieces for even cooking.
- Make Bang Bang Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until smooth and creamy. Set aside half of this sauce for drizzling later.
- Coat Chicken: Brush the remaining bang bang sauce generously over the skewered chicken pieces, ensuring each piece is well covered.
- Cook Chicken (Air Fryer Method): Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Place the coated skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 11-12 minutes, flipping the skewers halfway through to ensure even cooking and browning.
- Finish and Serve: Once cooked through and nicely browned, remove the skewers from the air fryer and drizzle with the reserved bang bang sauce before serving.
- Alternative Oven Instructions: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Arrange the sauce-coated skewers on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked, then brush with the reserved sauce.
- Alternative Grill Instructions: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken skewers for 8-10 minutes per side until charred and cooked through, then brush with the reserved bang bang sauce before serving.
Notes
- Soaking the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes prevents them from burning during cooking.
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha in the sauce to control the spice level to your preference.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
- These skewers can be served as an appetizer or paired with rice or a fresh salad for a full meal.
- Choose air frying for a quicker and crispier result, or oven baking and grilling for preferred textures and flavors.
