Description
These Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish that packs a flavorful punch. Tender chunks of chicken are marinated in a spicy, creamy sauce, then grilled to perfection. The combination of heat from the chili sauce and sweetness from the honey creates a harmonious balance of flavors that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha sauce, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken chunks and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: In another bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill the Skewers: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Drizzle skewers with prepared sauce before serving. Enjoy hot!
Notes
- You can adjust the level of heat by increasing or decreasing the amount of Sriracha sauce in the marinade and sauce.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before threading the chicken to prevent burning on the grill.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg