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Homemade Bang Bang Chicken Skewers Recipe

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These Homemade Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are a flavorful and easy-to-make grilled dish featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in a spicy, creamy bang bang sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or entertaining guests, these skewers combine smoky grilled chicken with a tangy, sweet chili mayo-based sauce that will leave your taste buds tingling.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Bang Bang Sauce

  • ⅔ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1½ tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
  • ½ teaspoon sriracha

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 1¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ¾ teaspoon paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Bamboo wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes before use)

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking during cooking.
  2. Make the bang bang sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, Thai sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth. Divide the sauce into two portions, reserving one half for serving and the other half for brushing on the chicken.
  3. Prepare the chicken: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the seasoning.
  4. Assemble the skewers: Thread 5 to 6 pieces of seasoned chicken onto each bamboo skewer, working carefully to ensure the pieces are evenly spaced.
  5. Grill the chicken: Brush all sides of the chicken pieces on the skewers generously with the reserved bang bang sauce. Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook, turning occasionally and brushing with more sauce as you go, for 15 to 20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165ºF (75ºC) and the chicken is cooked through with a nice char.
  6. Serve: Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. Serve warm with the reserved bang bang sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • Soaking the bamboo skewers in water before grilling prevents them from burning.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts, but thighs stay juicier on the grill.
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha to make the sauce milder or spicier according to your taste.
  • Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF for safe consumption.
  • If you don’t have a grill, these skewers can be cooked on a grill pan or broiled in the oven, though grilling imparts the best smoky flavor.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Thai-inspired

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/homemade-bang-bang-chicken-skewers-recipe-2/