Bang Bang Chicken (Printable Version)

Spicy, saucy chicken skewers you can toss on the grill or air fryer. Full of flavor and super simple to make.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Skewers

01 - Chop around 2 pounds of boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces
02 - Dash of extra virgin olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon of smoky paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - Half a teaspoon cayenne pepper
06 - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - Half a teaspoon fine sea salt
08 - 2 tablespoons spicy hot honey (optional if you're into heat)

→ Bang Bang Sauce

09 - Pour about a cup of mayo into a bowl
10 - Squeeze the juice of two limes
11 - Stir in a quarter cup of Thai sweet chili sauce
12 - Splash in a quarter cup of Sriracha—go easy or wild depending on your spice level

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - When the skewers are done, get them on a platter. Dump some of the extra Bang Bang sauce over the top. If you love extra spice, drizzle on more hot honey. Eat ’em while they're hot.
02 - Preheat the air fryer to 200°C. Lay your skewers in, making sure they fit. Cook them for about 10-12 minutes. Flip them halfway through so they cook even. The center should reach at least 74°C.
03 - Fire up your grill until it’s really hot. Toss the skewers on the grate. Keep flipping and brushing more sauce on for about 15 to 20 minutes. You want them a bit charred with an inside temp of 74°C.
04 - Pop the skewers on a sheet pan. Slather them using half the Bang Bang sauce so every piece gets sauced up.
05 - Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to stop them from burning. Slide the marinated chicken onto each stick, filling them partway or even a bit more.
06 - Grab a new bowl and toss in the mayo, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and lime juice. Mix until creamy. Split the sauce—half for grilling and half for dipping at the end.
07 - Put your chicken pieces in a big bowl and throw in olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. Toss everything so the chicken gets covered well.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Don’t want it super spicy? Leave out cayenne or hot honey, and add less Sriracha for a milder taste.
02 - Soak those wooden skewers. Otherwise, you'll end up with scorched sticks.
03 - Chicken breast is totally fine to swap in if that's what you like.
04 - Leftovers? Keep them airtight for up to four days. To warm up again, pop them in the air fryer at 175°C for a few minutes, or heat gently in the microwave.

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