Oh yes—Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are sweet, spicy, creamy, and perfect for grilling or the air fryer 🍢🔥
Here’s a straightforward, crowd-pleasing version:
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
Chicken
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1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1–1.5 inch cubes
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
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Salt & pepper
Skewers
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Wooden or metal skewers (soak wooden skewers in water 30 min to prevent burning)
Bang Bang Sauce
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½ cup mayonnaise
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3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
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1–2 tsp sriracha (adjust heat)
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1 tsp honey or sugar (optional for extra sweetness)
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1 tsp lime juice (optional, for brightness)
Optional garnish
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Chopped green onions
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Sesame seeds
Instructions
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Prep Chicken
Toss chicken cubes with oil, salt, and pepper. Thread onto skewers. -
Cook
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Grill: Medium-high heat, 10–12 min, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
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Air Fry: 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 min, flipping halfway.
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Oven: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 min.
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Make Sauce
Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth. -
Serve
Drizzle or brush sauce over hot skewers. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Pro Tips 🌶️✨
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Marinate: 30 min in a little soy sauce + garlic for extra flavor
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Heat control: Adjust sriracha to your spice tolerance
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Crispier edges: brush with oil before air-frying or grilling
Variations
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Bang Bang Shrimp Skewers: swap chicken for shrimp
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Vegetarian: use tofu cubes
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Crunchy coating: dredge in panko before cooking
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are perfect for appetizers, weeknight dinners, or backyard BBQs.
If you want, I can also give a sticky, extra-creamy version that clings like restaurant-style bang bang sauce.