Description
These Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are the perfect combination of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors. Tender chicken thighs are marinated in a flavorful blend of spices, then grilled or air-fried to perfection and served with a creamy and zesty bang bang sauce.
Ingredients
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Chicken Skewers:
- 1 1/2–2 lbs chicken thighs, cubed into 1 inch pieces
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp hot honey
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp lime juice, fresh squeezed
- 2/3 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup Sriracha
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken thighs, oil, and seasonings. Toss to coat the chicken well.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread the seasoned chicken onto skewers. Brush with sauce and grill or air fry until fully cooked.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, Thai sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha. Reserve half for serving.
- Grill: Grill skewers, brushing with sauce, until caramelized and cooked through.
- Air Fry: Air fry skewers until cooked, then drizzle with reserved sauce and hot honey.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of Sriracha in the sauce to control the spice level.
- Feel free to customize the hot honey amount based on your preference for sweetness and heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
