Bang Bang Chicken Skewers

These Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are tender, juicy, perfectly seasoned, and coated in a sweet, spicy, creamy bang bang sauce. Cook them on the grill for smoky caramelization or in the air fryer for quick weeknight convenience. This easy recipe delivers bold flavor, crowd-pleasing results, and a sauce so addictive you'll want to put it on everything.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings: 6 skewers

Course: Appetizer, Dinner

Cuisine: American, Asian-inspired

Calories: 360

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1.5–2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
1/4 cup sriracha (adjust to preference)
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Wooden or metal skewers
Optional: hot honey for drizzling

Equipment

Grill or Air Fryer
Mixing Bowls
Tongs
Skewers

Method

In a bowl, combine chicken thighs with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt. Toss well to coat. Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes if using.
Whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice. Divide in half—one portion for cooking, one for dipping/finishing.
Thread seasoned chicken onto skewers, leaving slight space between each piece.
Brush the cooking half of the bang bang sauce over the raw skewers until fully coated.
Preheat grill to 400°F. Grill skewers 15–20 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes and brushing with sauce. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Air fry skewers 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until chicken reaches 165°F.
Brush with reserved sauce, drizzle with hot honey if desired, and serve warm with extra sauce for dipping.

Notes

Chicken thighs are recommended for maximum juiciness. Always divide sauce to avoid cross-contamination. Adjust sriracha for heat preference.

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