Bang Bang Skewers (Printable Version)
Plump chicken skewers seared on the grill or in the air fryer. They're finished with sticky-sweet bang bang sauce to really amp up the flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Skewers
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2 tablespoons hot honey (regular works too, totally optional)
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0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
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0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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About 1.5–2 pounds chicken thighs without bones or skin, chopped into bite-sized chunks (roughly 1 inch or 2.5 cm)
→ Bang Bang Sauce
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0.25 cup Sriracha (add or dial it back if you like)
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0.67 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
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2 tablespoons lime juice, squeezed fresh
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1 cup mayo
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Slide those juicy skewers onto a big plate. Slather on the rest of the Bang Bang sauce and, if you want extra heat, pour more hot honey over the top. Dive in right away.
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Lay the skewers out in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 204°C (400°F) for around 10 to 12 minutes, make sure to flip them halfway. Once they look golden and hit 74°C (165°F) inside, they’re ready to go.
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Fire up your grill to about medium-high. Put the skewers on and turn them now and then for 15 to 20 minutes, brushing with sauce as you go—get that char on. Once the chicken's cooked through and has a nice glaze, pull them off.
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Set the skewers on a baking tray. Slather chicken all over with half of the Bang Bang sauce using your brush. Make sure no piece gets left out.
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Pour mayo, lime juice, Thai chili sauce, and Sriracha into a bowl. Whisk it up ‘til it’s smooth. Use half for brushing on while cooking, and stash the rest for the table.
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First, soak your wooden skewers in water for about 15 minutes so they don't catch fire. Stick the marinated chicken chunks on, filling them a bit more than halfway.
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Dump your chicken cubes into a big bowl. Throw in olive oil, both paprikas, the garlic, black pepper, cayenne, salt, and hot honey. Mix it all together so every piece gets coated.
# Additional Notes:
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If you want, swap chicken breasts for the thighs.
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Take out the hot honey and cayenne, and tone down Sriracha if you’re aiming for less heat.
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Reheat leftover skewers in the air fryer at 177°C (350°F) for about 3 minutes, just until they're warmed through.
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Keep leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge; they'll be good for 4 days.