Description
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers feature juicy, spiced chicken thighs grilled to perfection and coated with a creamy, tangy, and spicy bang bang sauce made from mayonnaise, Thai chili sauce, sriracha, and lemon juice. This flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer or main course is perfect for grilling enthusiasts looking for a deliciously bold dish.
Ingredients
Scale
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
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. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly with the spices and marinade.
- Make the sauce and marinate: In a separate small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, sweet Thai chili sauce, and sriracha sauce. Pour half of this sauce over the chicken pieces and toss to coat thoroughly. Reserve the remaining half of the sauce for serving.
- Skewer the chicken: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers. Brush the skewers with some of the leftover sauce from the marinade bowl to add extra flavor.
- Preheat the grill: Preheat your grill to high heat to ensure a nice sear and cooked-through chicken.
- Grill the chicken skewers: Place the skewers directly over the flame on the grill. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165° F, turning the skewers occasionally and basting with additional marinade sauce to keep them moist and flavorful.
- Serve: Transfer the grilled chicken skewers to a serving plate and serve with the reserved bang bang sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For a lighter bang bang sauce, use reduced-fat mayonnaise or substitute half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Chicken thighs are preferred for juiciness and flavor, but chicken breast can be used for a leaner option.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Adjust the sriracha quantity to control the spiciness of the sauce according to your taste.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
