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Bang Bang Chicken Skewers Recipe

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  • Author: Bara
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 16 skewers
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are a flavorful and spicy appetizer perfect for parties or weeknight dinners. Tender chunks of marinated chicken breasts are threaded onto skewers, air fried to juicy perfection, and generously coated with a creamy, sweet, and spicy bang bang sauce made from mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. This quick and easy recipe yields 16 skewers bursting with bold flavors and a delightful crispy exterior.

Ingredients

Chicken Skewers

  • 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

  1. Toss chicken with seasonings: In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken breasts, extra virgin olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat each piece evenly with the seasoning mixture.
  2. Thread chicken onto skewers: Taking one soaked wooden skewer at a time, thread 4-5 pieces of the seasoned chicken onto each skewer, ensuring the pieces are snug but not overcrowded for even cooking.
  3. Make bang bang sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until fully combined and smooth. This creates approximately 1 ¾ cups of the flavorful bang bang sauce.
  4. Brush sauce over chicken: Divide the sauce in half. Brush one half generously over the threaded chicken skewers to coat them well. Reserve the other half of the sauce for serving after cooking.
  5. Add skewers to air fryer: Arrange the chicken skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don't overlap. Depending on your air fryer's size, you might need to cook in batches.
  6. Air fry the chicken skewers: Cook the skewers at 400°F (204°C) for 11-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the exterior is golden and slightly crispy.
  7. Drizzle cooked chicken with reserved sauce and serve: Once cooked, transfer the skewers to a serving plate and brush or drizzle the reserved bang bang sauce over the top. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Soaking wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes prevents them from burning in the air fryer.
  • Adjust the amount of Sriracha in the sauce to control the spice level according to your preference.
  • Ensure even grilling by flipping the skewers halfway through cooking.
  • Use a meat thermometer to guarantee the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • If you don’t have an air fryer, grilling or broiling in the oven can be alternatives, but cooking times may vary.

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