Bang Bang Chicken Skewers bring sweet heat, smoky char, and weeknight speed to the grill. Thai sweet chili sauce, creamy mayo, and a splash of Sriracha coat juicy chicken cubes and create a sticky glaze that caramelises in minutes—perfect for skewer recipes that double as snacks or crowd-pleasing mains.
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Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4
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minutesSweet, spicy, and lightly charred—these Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are fast, flavour-packed, and great for sharing.
Ingredients
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon Sriracha
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8–10 wooden skewers, soaked 30 min
Directions
- Whisk mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha to make Bang Bang sauce; set aside.
- Toss chicken cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Thread seasoned chicken onto soaked skewers.
- Preheat grill to medium-high and oil the grate.
- Brush skewers with Bang Bang sauce and grill 4 minutes.
- Flip, baste again, and grill 4 minutes more.
- Give a final baste, grill 2 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F, then serve.
Notes
- Marinate seasoned chicken up to 48 hours for extra tenderness. Swap breasts for thighs if you like richer flavour.
What You’ll Need
Gather these items before you fire up the grill:
- Mayonnaise (regular or light)
- Thai sweet chili sauce
- Sriracha
- Skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper
- Wooden or metal skewers
- Grill or grill pan, tongs, instant-read thermometer
Detailed Cooking Instructions
Time needed: 20 minutes
Quick grill recipe for sweet-spicy Bang Bang chicken skewers.
- Make sauce
Whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha until smooth.
- Season chicken
Combine chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Skewer
Thread chicken onto soaked skewers, leaving slight space between cubes.
- Grill first side
Preheat grill to medium-high, oil grate, brush skewers with sauce, and grill 4 minutes.
- Grill second side
Flip, baste again, and grill 4 minutes more.
- Finish & serve
Brush remaining sauce, cook 2 minutes until chicken hits 165°F, then plate.
Tips & Tricks
- Air fryer option: Cook Bang Bang chicken skewers at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, turning once, for crispy edges without a grill.
- Make ahead: Season chicken up to two days early; longer time equals deeper flavour and tender bites.
- Swap proteins: Try shrimp or tofu cubes for quick weeknight variety—just cut the cook time in half.
- Heat control: Add extra Sriracha or a pinch of crushed red pepper if you crave bolder spice.
- Leftovers: Chop cooled skewers into a bowl recipe with rice, cucumber, and lime; reheat gently or enjoy cold.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bang Bang sauce blends mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and a splash of Sriracha for balanced sweet-spicy flavour.
Yes. Roast at 425°F on a greased rack for 16–18 minutes, turning halfway and brushing with sauce until the chicken reaches 165°F.
Thirty minutes builds good flavour, yet up to 48 hours gives extra tenderness, especially if you prep ahead for meals to feed a crowd.
Absolutely. Arrange skewers in a single layer at 400°F, cook 10–12 minutes, turn once, and baste with sauce for sticky edges.
Serve with cilantro-lime rice, crunchy slaw, or grilled corn to balance the sauce’s kick and round out a casual spread.
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