Description
These Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are a perfect combination of savory and spicy flavors, making them an ideal dish for summer grilling. Tender chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful mixture, grilled to perfection, and served with a creamy and zesty bang bang sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Skewers:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1.5-inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- wooden skewers (soaked in water 30 minutes if using)
Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Add chicken pieces, coat well, and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: Combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill. Thread chicken onto skewers. Grill for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Brush skewers with bang bang sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise in the sauce.
- Skewers can be broiled if grilling isn’t an option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
