Description
Sizzling Bang Bang Chicken Skewers bring spicy-sweet magic to your dinner table, making weeknight meals totally exciting. Tender chicken gets a flavor explosion from creamy sauce that guarantees smiles around your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Sauce Ingredients:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free sriracha
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon powdered erythritol
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Bamboo or metal skewers
Instructions
- Gather 1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts and chop into 1-inch cubes. Coat chicken thoroughly with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Refrigerate seasoned chicken for 30 minutes to absorb flavors. If using bamboo skewers, submerge them in water during this time to prevent burning.
- Remove chicken from refrigerator and carefully thread cubes onto prepared skewers, ensuring even distribution.
- Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat at 400°F. Ensure surface is hot before adding skewers.
- Arrange skewers on heated surface and cook for 4-5 minutes per side. Rotate to create nice charred edges and ensure internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken grills, whisk ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp sriracha, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp powdered erythritol, and 1 tsp garlic powder in a small bowl until smooth.
- Transfer grilled skewers to serving plate. Drizzle sauce directly over chicken or serve in a separate dipping bowl.
- Optional: Sprinkle sliced green onions or sesame seeds on top for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to ensure deep flavor penetration and tender meat.
- Soak wooden skewers in water beforehand to prevent burning and potential fire hazards during grilling.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F to guarantee safe and perfectly cooked meat.
- For a gluten-free version, replace regular mayo with avocado or vegan mayo in the bang bang sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 276 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg