Description
Tender chicken pieces grilled to perfection and coated in a creamy, spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to your spice preference)
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Sesame seeds for garnish
Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare your skewers. If using wooden bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth.
Step 3: Reserve about 1/3 cup of the sauce in a separate container for drizzling over the finished skewers. Place the chicken cubes in a large bowl and toss with the remaining sauce until every piece is thoroughly coated.
Step 4: Cover the chicken and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. For the deepest flavor integration, 2-4 hours is ideal.
Step 5: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a small amount of space between each cube to ensure even cooking. Season the exterior lightly with salt and pepper.
Step 6: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side.
Step 7: Continue grilling until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and has developed a beautiful char. Brush a little extra sauce on during the last minute of cooking for a sticky finish.
Step 8: Remove from heat and let rest for 3 minutes. Drizzle with the reserved sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, lightly dust chicken cubes with 1 teaspoon of cornstarch before threading onto skewers and grilling. This helps create a better crust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg