Can I use chicken breast instead of thighs?

You can use chicken breast but it tends to dry out faster on the grill. If you do, marinate longer and watch the cooking time closely to avoid toughness.

How spicy is this recipe?

The balance of sweet Thai chili and sriracha gives a medium level of spice. You can easily adjust it by adding more or less sriracha according to your heat tolerance.

Can I make the sauce dairy-free?

Yes! This recipe is naturally dairy-free as it uses mayonnaise, but be sure your mayo is dairy-free, and skip the Greek yogurt substitutions if you're avoiding dairy completely.

What’s the best way to grill these skewers indoors?

If you don’t have an outdoor grill, a grill pan on the stove over high heat works well. Just be sure to baste often and watch for flare-ups. You can also broil them in the oven for a similar effect.

Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers | Quick & Flavorful Recipe

Description

Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are a flavorful and spicy grilled chicken dish coated in a creamy, tangy, and spicy sauce made from mayonnaise, sweet Thai chili sauce, and sriracha. Perfect as a main course for a casual meal, these skewers are juicy, tender, and packed with bold flavors.

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes 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 to coat all the chicken pieces evenly with the spices and honey-oil mixture.
Make the Sauce and Marinate: In a separate small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, sweet Thai chili sauce, and sriracha sauce. Pour half of this sauce over the seasoned chicken in the bowl and toss well to coat. Reserve the remaining half of the sauce for serving.
Skewer the Chicken: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers. Brush the chicken skewers with some of the leftover sauce from the marinade bowl. Set them aside while preparing to grill.
Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to high heat for direct grilling. Make sure it is hot before placing the skewers on it to ensure good searing and grilling.
Grill the Skewers: Place the chicken skewers over direct flame on the grill. Cook them for about 20 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking. During grilling, baste the chicken with the extra sauce from the marinade bowl several times. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165° F for safe eating.
Serve: Once cooked through and nicely charred, remove the skewers from the grill and transfer to a serving plate. Serve immediately with the reserved bang bang sauce for dipping.

Notes

For a lighter bang bang sauce, use reduced-fat mayonnaise or substitute half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
Soaking wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling helps prevent them from burning.
Chicken thighs are preferred for juiciness, but you can substitute chicken breast if desired, though it may be slightly drier.
If you don’t have a grill, you can broil the skewers in the oven or cook them in a grill pan on the stovetop.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 750 mg
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg