Bang Bang Chicken Skewers feature juicy grilled chicken coated in a creamy sweet chili sauce with gentle heat. The skewers cook quickly and deliver tender texture with lightly charred edges.
Ingredients
1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
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Cut chicken thighs into evenly sized cubes.
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In a bowl combine chicken, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and cornstarch.
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Stir until the chicken pieces receive a thin coating and rest for 20 minutes.
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In another bowl mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth.
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Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers leaving slight space between pieces.
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Heat a grill or grill pan to medium high and lightly oil the surface.
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Cook skewers about 10 to 12 minutes turning occasionally.
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Brush a thin layer of bang bang sauce onto the chicken during the final minutes.
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Remove from heat and drizzle additional sauce if desired.
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Sprinkle green onions and sesame seeds before serving.