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Juicy homemade bang bang chicken skewers drizzled with creamy sauce on a white kitchen counter

Bang Bang Chicken Skewers Recipe

These bang bang chicken skewers are juicy, spicy, and creamy all at once. Marinated in flavorful spices and coated with the signature bang bang sauce, they’re perfect for weeknight dinners or summer barbecues. Easy to grill, bake, or air fry — this recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen.
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Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American Fusion, Asian-Inspired
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Marinating Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 385kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Grill or Air Fryer For cooking the skewers
  • 1 Baking sheet For oven method
  • 1 Meat thermometer To ensure chicken reaches 165°F
  • 1 Mixing bowl For marinades and sauces
  • 1 Silicone brush To coat skewers with sauce
  • 8 Wooden or Metal Skewers Soak wooden skewers before use

Ingredients

For the Chicken Skewers

  • 2 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breasts Cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For marinating
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Adds depth of flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika For color and smoky taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper Optional for heat

For the Bang Bang Sauce

  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Use full-fat for creaminess
  • 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce Adjust to heat preference
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Balances the spice
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar Adds tanginess
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional, for extra heat

For Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds For topping
  • 2 Green onions Thinly sliced
  • 1 Lime wedges For serving

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into cubes and marinate with oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne for 15 minutes.
  • Whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, lime juice, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
  • Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving small gaps for even cooking.
  • Cook using your preferred method: grill 6–8 min per side, bake 20–25 min at 400°F, or air fry 12–15 min at 380°F.
  • Brush or dip cooked skewers in bang bang sauce and garnish with cilantro, sesame seeds, and lime wedges.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 180g | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 710mg | Potassium: 820mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg