Description
These Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. Tender chicken cubes are marinated in a savory blend of spices, air-fried to perfection, and then coated with a creamy and spicy bang bang sauce.
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, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce:
1 1/4 cups (290 g) mayonnaise, 2/3 cup Thai sweet chili sauce, 2 teaspoons Sriracha (or more to taste), 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken breasts, oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to evenly coat the chicken.
- Thread the Chicken: Working one skewer at a time, thread 4-5 chicken cubes onto each skewer.
- Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Mix well.
- Cook the Chicken: Brush the chicken with the sauce and air fry at 400°F for 11-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve: Drizzle or brush the cooked skewers with the reserved bang bang sauce before serving.
Notes
- Air fryer, oven, and grilling instructions provided for cooking flexibility.
- Adjust Sriracha amount in the sauce to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
