Description
Delicious Bang Bang Chicken Skewers feature juicy chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and honey, grilled to perfection, and served with a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce made from mayonnaise, sweet chili, sriracha, and fresh lemon juice. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal or entertaining guests.
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 to the bowl. Mix thoroughly so the chicken is evenly coated with the spices and honey mixture.
- Make the Sauce and Marinate: In a separate small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sweet Thai chili sauce, and sriracha sauce. Pour half of this sauce over the chicken, tossing well to coat all pieces. Reserve the remaining half of the sauce for serving.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers. Using a brush, apply some of the leftover sauce from the marinade bowl onto the skewers to enhance flavor.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to high heat. This ensures a nice sear and cooks the chicken evenly.
- Grill the Skewers: Place the chicken skewers directly over the grill flame. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, turning occasionally. While grilling, baste the skewers with extra marinade sauce to keep them moist and flavorful.
- Serve: Once cooked, transfer the 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, substitute half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or use reduced fat mayonnaise.
- To avoid sticking, soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast for a leaner option, but thighs remain juicier.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha sauce in the bang bang sauce to control the heat level.
- Serve with steamed rice or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
