Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
These Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are a quick and easy recipe perfect for appetizers or a light main course. Cubed chicken is seasoned, threaded onto skewers, and coated in a delicious homemade bang bang sauce. They can be cooked in an air fryer or oven for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Skewers
- 16 wooden skewers 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
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 1.25 cups mayonnaise
- 0.67 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken breasts, oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to evenly coat the chicken.
- Working one skewer at a time, thread 4-5 chicken cubes onto each.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Mix well. This will make about 1.75 cups of bang bang sauce.
- Pour half of the sauce into a separate bowl and set aside to use after the chicken has been cooked. Use the rest of the sauce to brush evenly over the chicken.
- Add the skewers to the basket of your air fryer in a single layer. (Depending on the size of the air fryer, you may have to work in batches.)
- Air fry at 400°F for 11-12 minutes, flipping halfway. Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer the skewers to a plate and drizzle or brush with the reserved bang bang sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
For oven baking, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place chicken skewers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked through. Brush with reserved sauce before serving.