Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
Bang Bang Sauce is just about the tastiest sauce on the planet! These chicken skewers get brushed with this delish sauce while grilling, and then there’s extra for dipping in at the end. Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are packed with flavor, and food on a stick always tastes better! Hungry for flavor? These are easy to make and don’t take long to cook!
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are one of the first things I grill when I fire up my grill for the season. These meaty kabobs feature boneless chicken breasts seasoned with spices, brushed with sauce, and grilled until perfect.
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
No grill? No problem! I’ve got tips for you on how to air fry or make these skewers in your oven.
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Served with a salad, a simple side, and the extra sauce for dipping, grilled chicken has never been tastier. Ready in no time, get the grill started and make something delicious for dinner tonight!
Why I love this recipe
- There’s flavor in every bite, and the sauce is an extra layer of flavor that’s perfect for dipping!
- Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are perfect on the grill, and a bit of smoke adds even more flavor.
- Chicken on a stick is so much fun to eat, and everyone loves these!
Gather these ingredients
You’ll also need:
- Wooden skewers – Soak them in water for 30 minutes before adding the chicken.
How to make Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, and while it’s heating, get the chicken ready.
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes and add it to a large bowl.
- Add the oil, paprika, mushroom powder, garlic salt, and black pepper to the chicken and toss to coat.
- Thread 4-5 cubes of chicken onto each soaked skewer and set them aside.
- Combine the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey and gochujang in a small bowl.
- Divide the sauce in half, setting aside half for dipping the cooked chicken into.
- Brush half the sauce over the chicken skewers, then grill them over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes per side or until the chicken reaches 165-F on a digital meat thermometer.
- Serve with the remaining sauce, and dig in!
Tips & substitutions
- For extra flavor, prep the chicken ahead of time and dust it in the spices. Pop it in the fridge for a few hours for the spices to really soak into the meat.
- You can use metal skewers if you don’t want to deal with soaking bamboo ones. They almost always burn even if you soak them.
- If you don’t have gochujang, you can use sriracha.
- Prefer to air fry your Bang Bang Chicken Skewers? Air fry them at 400-F for about 11-12 minutes, flipping them halfway.
- Bake the skewers at 400-F on a parchment paper lined baking sheet for about 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway.
- Ensure your chicken reaches 165-F on a digital meat thermometer for it to be safe to eat.
Serving suggestions
This easy grilled chicken recipe is packed with flavor and pairs perfectly with a variety of sides. I love serving these skewers with a hearty salad or this Asian Cucumber Salad. Save room for dessert! This Lemon Cobbler is light and citrusy and perfect for finishing a meal after these skewers.
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
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Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons mushroom powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 teaspoon gochujang, Korean hot pepper paste – NOTE: if you don’t have gochujang, you can use Sriracha
- Fresh finely chopped parsley
Equipment
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes and place in a large bowl. Add the oil, paprika, mushroom powder, garlic salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat.
- Taking the soaked skewers, thread the chicken onto each one, using about 4-5 pieces per skewer. Place the skewers on a large platter.
- Make the bang bang sauce: In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey, and gochujang. Mix well.
- Brush half of the sauce over the chicken skewers. Set aside the remaining sauce for serving and dipping.
- Grill or bake or air fry the chicken skewers, until the temp reaches165 degrees.
- Grill: Over medium-high heat, grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes per side, or until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Air fry: Air fry at 400°F for 11-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Bake: Bake the skewers at 400 degrees, on a parchment lined baking sheet, flipping halfway, for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve the chicken with fresh finely chopped parsley sprinkles and remainder of bang bang sauce for dipping and enjoy!
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This was so, so good! My family has been raving about it ever since I made it and telling me that they can’t wait until I make it again!
Hi. These sound delish. Any recommendations for mushroom powder – seems to be a wide variety. Thanks,
Valerie
I love this mushroom powder!