Description
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are a flavorful and spicy grilled chicken dish featuring tender chicken cubes marinated in a savory blend of soy, rice vinegar, and spices, threaded onto skewers and grilled to perfection. Served with a creamy and spicy Bang Bang sauce, this recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious meal that serves 4 people in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha (or more, to taste)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional
- Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for grilling
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the chicken cubes, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
- Refrigerate for Flavor: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours to enhance the flavor.
- Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Thread Chicken onto Skewers: Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the soaked bamboo skewers, leaving some space between each piece for even cooking.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Oil and Grill the Skewers: Brush the chicken skewers with vegetable oil and place them on the grill.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked through and develops a nice char. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Remove the skewers from the grill and serve hot with the prepared Bang Bang sauce. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Soaking bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes prevents them from burning on the grill.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha in the Bang Bang sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- For an indoor alternative, you can cook the skewers under a broiler or on a grill pan.
- Ensure chicken is cooked through by checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
- Leftover Bang Bang sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
