Can I make Bang Bang Chicken Skewers ahead of time?

Yes. The chicken can be seasoned and threaded onto skewers up to 24 hours in advance. Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to cook.

How long do leftovers last?

Cooked chicken skewers stay fresh for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Can I substitute the mayonnaise?

Absolutely. Plain Greek yogurt can replace some or all of the mayonnaise for a lighter version. The sauce will be tangier but still delicious.

Why is there extra bang bang sauce?

Many people find the original recipe creates a generous amount of sauce. That's actually a bonus. The leftovers make a fantastic dipping sauce for vegetables, fries, sandwiches, and wraps.

Can I freeze the cooked chicken?

Yes. Freeze the cooked chicken separately from the sauce for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Bang Bang Chicken Skewers: Irresistible 22-Min Fix

Name: Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Cuisine: American Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 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; Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes; 1¼ cups mayonnaise; ⅔ cup Thai sweet chili sauce; 2 teaspoons Sriracha; 2 tablespoons honey

Description

These Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are juicy, tender, and coated in a creamy sweet-and-spicy bang bang sauce. Ready in just 22 minutes, they’re perfect as an appetizer, party food, or easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

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
Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

1¼ cups mayonnaise
⅔ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
2 teaspoons Sriracha
2 tablespoons honey

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
Thread 4–5 chicken cubes onto each soaked skewer.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey.
Reserve half of the sauce for serving and brush the remaining sauce over the chicken skewers.
Arrange skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Air fry at 400°F for 11–12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with the reserved bang bang sauce.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Oven Method:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place skewers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Brush with sauce after baking.

Grill Method:
Grill over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes per side or until the chicken reaches 165°F. Brush with sauce after grilling.

For extra heat, add additional Sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes. Leftover bang bang sauce is delicious on sandwiches, wraps, and roasted vegetables.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Main Course
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Skewer
Calories: 253
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 390mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 55mg