Description

These Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are a quick and flavorful appetizer featuring succulent chicken cubes marinated with spices, grilled or air-fried to perfection, and slathered in a creamy, sweet, and spicy Bang Bang sauce made from mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Perfect for parties or a tasty snack, they are easy to prepare and can be cooked using an air fryer, oven, or grill.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Marinade

Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Bang Bang Sauce

1 ¼ cups (290 g) mayonnaise
⅔ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
2 teaspoons Sriracha, or more to taste
2 tablespoons honey

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Instructions

Prepare Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the chicken cubes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly coat the chicken with the seasoning.
Skewer Chicken: Thread 4 to 5 seasoned chicken cubes onto each soaked wooden skewer, making sure they are evenly spaced.
Make Bang Bang Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until smooth. Set aside half of this sauce for drizzling later.
Coat Chicken: Brush the remaining Bang Bang sauce generously over the chicken skewers.
Cook Chicken (Air Fryer Method): Place the skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 400°F (204°C) for 11-12 minutes, flipping the skewers halfway through cooking for even browning.
Alternative Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Place skewers on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, turning once. Brush with sauce after baking.
Alternative Grill Method: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes per side until cooked through. Brush or drizzle with sauce after grilling.
Finish and Serve: Drizzle the reserved Bang Bang sauce over the cooked skewers before serving for an extra burst of flavor.

Notes

Soaking wooden skewers prevents them from burning during cooking.
Adjust Sriracha quantity based on your preferred spice level.
Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
For a gluten-free option, verify that the Thai sweet chili sauce used is gluten-free.
If you don’t have an air fryer, the oven and grill methods work equally well.