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Bang Bang Chicken Skewers

Bang Bang Chicken Skewers is a quick, easy, and flavorful recipe made with seasoned cubed chicken brushed with homemade bang bang sauce, cooked in an air fryer. They make for a delicious appetizer or main course and can also be made in the oven!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 16 skewers
Calories: 253 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer

Ingredients

  • wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Chicken
  • 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

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  1. In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken breasts, oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to evenly coat the chicken.
  2. Working one skewer at a time, thread 4-5 chicken cubes onto each.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Mix well. This will make about 1 ¾ cups bang bang sauce.
  4. Pour half of the sauce into a separate bowl and set aside to use after the chicken has been cooked. Use the rest of the sauce to brush evenly over the chicken.
  5. Add the skewers to the basket of your air fryer in a single layer. (Depending on the size of the air fryer, you may have to work in batches.)
  6. Air fry* at 400°F for 11-12 minutes, flipping halfway. Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  7. Transfer the skewers to a plate and drizzle or brush with the reserved bang bang sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • *Oven and Grilling Instructions:
  • Oven:
  • Grill:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the seasoned cubes of chicken onto the skewers, then onto the lined baking sheet. (Do not brush the chicken with bang bang sauce until after baking in the oven.)
  • Cook the chicken skewers for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Remove from the oven. Brush with the bang bang sauce and serve.
  • Thread the seasoned chicken onto the skewers. (Wait until after grilling to brush with the bang bang sauce.) Grill over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes per side, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Brush the grilled chicken with the bang bang sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1skewer Calories 253kcal (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16skewers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 253

% Daily Value*

Serving 1skewer
Calories 253kcal 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.