Description

Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are a flavorful and spicy grilled chicken dish featuring tender chicken thighs marinated and basted with a creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy sauce. This recipe combines the smoky char from grilling with a zesty bang bang sauce that perfectly complements the juicy chicken pieces, making it an ideal appetizer or main course for gatherings or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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For the chicken:

1 ½ pound chicken thighs, cut in 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil

For the sauce:

1 cup mayonnaise
Juice of half a lemon
½ cup sweet Thai chili sauce
¼ cup sriracha sauce

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Instructions

Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and place them in a large bowl. Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, sea salt, honey, and olive oil to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly with the spices and marinade.
Make the sauce and marinate: In a separate small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sweet Thai chili sauce, and sriracha sauce. Pour half of this sauce over the chicken pieces and toss well to coat. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving and basting.
Skewer the chicken: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers evenly. Brush the chicken skewers with some of the leftover sauce from the bowl for extra flavor. Set the skewers aside while preheating the grill.
Grill the chicken: Preheat the grill to high heat. Place the chicken skewers directly over the flame and cook for 20 minutes, turning them occasionally. While grilling, baste the chicken with the remaining sauce from the marinade to keep it moist and flavorful. Grill until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° F and is thoroughly cooked.
Serve: Transfer the grilled chicken skewers to a serving plate. Serve immediately with the reserved bang bang sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

For a lighter bang bang sauce, use reduced-fat mayonnaise or replace half the mayo with Greek yogurt to reduce calories and add a slight tang.
Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165° F for food safety.
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
Adjust the amount of sriracha sauce to control the spiciness level according to your taste.
If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the skewers under a broiler for similar results.