Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Skewers Recipe
These Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are super simple to make and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner that is full of flavor!
Ingredients
Chicken + Marinade:
- 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- kosher salt and ground black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
Avocado Cucumber Salad:
- 2 medium avocados diced
- 1 1/2 cups English cucumbers diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- pinch of kosher salt
Serving Suggestion:
- 4 cups cooked rice of your choice
- lime wedges
Tools:
- wooden skewers or metal skewers
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into large chunks and place in a large bowl with the soy sauce to marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Optional Soak for Skewers: If using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for about 30 minutes before cooking.
- Make Sauce: Put all of the Bang Bang Sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix to combine. Set aside.
- Make Salad: Add all the Avocado Cucumber Salad ingredients to a separate bowl; toss to combine. Set aside.
- Skewer Chicken: Gradually remove one piece of marinated chicken at a time from the marinade and place it on a skewer. Continue adding chicken pieces to a skewer until it is mostly filled. They can be touching but not too over-crowded. Continue this process until all of the chicken has been added to the skewers.
- Grill Chicken: Bring the grill to a medium-high heat and make sure the grill grates are clean. Spray with non-stick cooking spray and cook the chicken skewers over direct heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side. Cook until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F at the thickest part (use a meat thermometer). Remove and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy a chicken skewer with some of the avocado cucumber salad on rice and a drizzle of bang bang sauce on top!
Notes
- Chicken: option to swap out the chicken breasts for boneless, skinless chicken thighs. You may need to buy more than 4, since they are typically a smaller size.
- No Grill? No problem, simply use a grill pan on the stovetop or cook the chicken bites in a large skillet.
Nutrition
Calories: 595kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 1610mg | Potassium: 743mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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