Description
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are a flavorful and crispy appetizer featuring juicy chicken breast cubes marinated with spices and coated in a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce. Perfectly cooked using an air fryer, oven, or grill, these skewers are a crowd-pleaser with a balance of sweetness, heat, and savory notes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 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
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1 ¼ cups (290 g) mayonnaise
- ⅔ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha, or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the chicken breast cubes with extra virgin olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the spices and oil.
- Skewer Chicken: Thread 4-5 pieces of the seasoned chicken cubes onto each soaked wooden skewer, ensuring the pieces are evenly spaced for even cooking.
- Make Bang Bang Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until smooth and well combined. Set aside half of this sauce for drizzling after cooking.
- Coat Chicken: Brush the remaining bang bang sauce generously over the skewered chicken pieces, coating thoroughly on all sides.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Place the coated skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (204°C) for 11-12 minutes, turning halfway through to ensure even cooking and a crispy exterior.
- Finish and Serve: Once cooked, remove the skewers from the air fryer and drizzle with the reserved bang bang sauce. Serve immediately while hot.
- Oven Instructions (Alternative): Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Place the skewers on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. After baking, brush the skewers with the reserved bang bang sauce before serving.
- Grill Instructions (Alternative): Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes per side until fully cooked. Brush with the reserved bang bang sauce once removed from the grill and serve.
Notes
- Soaking the wooden skewers in water helps prevent them from burning during cooking.
- Make sure to cut the chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha in the sauce based on your preferred spice level.
- This recipe can be cooked using an air fryer, oven, or grill depending on your equipment.
- Serve with a side of fresh vegetables or a crisp salad to balance the richness of the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes (Air Fryer); 20-25 minutes (Oven); 16-20 minutes (Grill)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
