Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Skewers

These Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are loaded with flavor from a sweet and spicy homemade bang bang sauce, perfectly charred on the grill for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal that’s perfect for summer cookouts!

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The flavor from homemade sweet and spicy bang bang sauce is going to blow your mind! This is going to be your most requested meal all season long and it’s so simple, you won’t mind preparing it. There’s just something so easy and familiar about eating perfectly grilled chicken on a stick!

Family cookouts will be upgraded with this mouthwatering bang bang chicken dish and it’s a recipe you’re going to have to share with just about everyone.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• This bang bang chicken recipe uses pantry staples, so you don’t need to make an extra trip to the grocery store.
• These chicken skewers are absolutely bursting with flavor! Cubed chicken breasts are seasoned with garlic, paprika, salt and pepper and then finished with sweet and spicy bang bang sauce.
• The sauce is versatile and so easy to whip up, you’ll be putting it on homemade burgers, chicken tenders, wings and more!

Ingredients for Bang Bang Chicken

• Chicken – Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes work great. Cut them in a uniform size so they cook at the same rate. You can use chicken thighs, just keep an eye on the internal temperature because cook time will vary.
• Olive oil – Use any high heat oil, this will help the seasoning stick to the chicken.
• Seasonings – Garlic powder, kosher salt, ground black pepper and paprika are the only seasonings you need.
• Mayonnaise – The rich, creamy base for our delicious bang bang sauce.
• Sweet chili sauce – Cuts the tang of the mayonnaise.
• Sriracha – Adds the perfect amount of heat and complements the chili flavor from the sweet chili sauce.

How To Make Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Skewers

Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.

In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce and sriracha. Mix well.

Add cubed chicken, olive oil, garlic powder, kosher salt, ground black pepper and paprika to a large bowl. Stir until chicken is well coated in seasoning.

Slide chicken cubes onto skewers and set on a plate or tray.

Place chicken skewers onto preheated grill for about 7 minutes, turn and cook for 7-8 more minutes until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Remove cooked chicken and place on a tray or baking sheet. Brush with bang bang sauce before serving immediately.

Storage and Reheating

Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Remove from skewer for storage and easier reheating.

Freezer: Freeze seasoned chicken for another time, but leave the bang bang sauce off of it if possible. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating and brush with bang bang sauce when ready to serve.

Reheat on the grill or in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit about 10 minutes or until hot throughout.

Can I Prepare Bang Bang Chicken Ahead of Time?

You can season and skewer chicken about a day in advance and store in an airtight container in the fridge. Remove skewers from the fridge while grill preheats so the chicken isn’t as cold when it is added to the grill. It will cook more evenly this way.

You can also freeze seasoned chicken to use another time. Thaw in the fridge overnight before adding to the skewers. Make a fresh batch of bang bang sauce to coat them in upon cooking.

Grilled bang band chicken is a must add to your regular rotation! The perfectly seasoned chicken is delicious every time but the bang bang sauce is what will have you going back for more.

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Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Skewers

Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are juicy, flavorful, and coated in a sweet and spicy bang bang sauce—perfect for an easy summer grilling recipe.

Prep:15 minutes mins

Cook:15 minutes mins

Total:30 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Grill
• Skewers
• Basting brush
• Grill tongs
• Mixing Bowls
• Cutting Board
• Sharp Knife
• Meat Thermometer

Ingredients

Chicken

• ▢ 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon virgin olive oil
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 1 teaspoon paprika

Bang Bang Sauce

• ▢ ¾ cup mayonnaise
• ▢ 1 ½ Tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• ▢ 3 teaspoons Sriracha

Instructions

• Soak the wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes before using.
• Preheat the grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken breasts, oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper and paprika. Stir until all the chicken is coated evenly.
• Put the chicken cubes onto the skewers and place on a plate.
• Place the chicken on the preheated grill and cook for 7 minutes with the lid closed, then flip and cook for another 7-8 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
• While the chicken is cooking, in a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha. Mix well.
• Once chicken is done, remove from the grill and place on a baking sheet. Then drizzle or brush the chicken with the bang bang sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 593kcal (30%), Carbohydrates: 4g (1%), Protein: 49g (98%), Fat: 41g (63%), Saturated Fat: 7g (44%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 163mg (54%), Sodium: 1255mg (55%), Potassium: 876mg (25%), Fiber: 0.4g (2%), Sugar: 3g (3%), Vitamin A: 348IU (7%), Vitamin C: 5mg (6%), Calcium: 18mg (2%), Iron: 1mg (6%)

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We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.

How To Serve Grilled Bang Bang Chicken

Grilled bang bang chicken skewers are a really versatile dish. On a busy weeknight when there isn’t much time, serve with a bed of rice and some Easy Grilled Vegetables. Add bang bang chicken to a creamy caesar salad for a unique twist on a chicken caesar salad.

When time allows, make up a few side dishes like Grilled Baked Potatoes, Smoked Mac and Cheese (make extra bang bang sauce and stir it in!). If you are feeding a vegetarian or two, make up some Grilled Cauliflower Steak and some extra bang bang sauce for dipping.

More Great Chicken Skewer Recipes

• Onions, peppers and tender, juicy Teriyaki chicken are a hit and our Teriyaki Chicken Skewers Recipe is so easy, you’ll be grilling it all season long.
• When you are in the mood for fajitas but want to cook outside, give Chicken Fajita Kabobs a try. The marinade is super flavorful, the chicken tender and the dish is bright with colorful veggies.
• Classic barbecue flavor is big in our BBQ Chicken Kabobs. Seasoned with a homemade rub and finished with BBQ sauce, these are always a hit!
• Easy, healthy Greek Chicken Kabobs will be a family favorite. Make homemade tzatziki and these Greek marinated skewers with tender chicken and bright veggies will be gone in no time.