Bang Bang Skewers (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Skewers
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900 to 1000 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into roughly 2.5 cm pieces
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
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2 tablespoons hot honey if you’re into a kick, optional
→ Bang Bang Sauce
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240 ml mayonnaise
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160 ml bottled Thai sweet chili sauce
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60 ml Sriracha (use however much you want)
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2 tablespoons lime juice, squeezed fresh
# Steps to Follow:
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Toss your chopped chicken into a big bowl. Pour in olive oil, sprinkle on all those spices, and add the salt. Mix it up with your hands so every piece has a bit of everything.
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If you’re grabbing wooden skewers, let ‘em soak in water for 20 minutes so the tips don’t burn up. Thread your seasoned chicken cubes on, but leave a little gap at both ends.
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In a bowl, throw in all of the mayo, sweet chili sauce, your chosen amount of Sriracha, and fresh lime juice. Whisk till it’s creamy and smooth. Pour half in a little bowl for brushing on later, keep the rest for serving.
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Arrange those chicken skewers on a baking tray. Brush them all over with half the Bang Bang sauce, trying to cover every side if you can.
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Set your grill to medium-high and get it nice and hot. Grill the skewers, turning every few minutes. Brush more sauce on as you go. Once the chicken picks up some color and hits 74°C inside (use that meat thermometer!), you’re good to pull them off. Should take about 15 to 20 minutes.
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Preheat your air fryer up to 200°C. Scatter the skewers inside without crowding. Let them cook 6 minutes, then flip each one. Keep going another 5 minutes or till the thick pieces reach 74°C in the center.
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Move the cooked skewers onto a serving plate. Drizzle on leftover Bang Bang sauce and a swirl of hot honey if you want. Eat right away while they’re tasty and hot.
# Additional Tips:
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Don’t want it super hot? Leave out cayenne and hot honey, and chill out on the Sriracha.
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Get those wood skewers wet first or they might start burning. For real.
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Only got chicken breast? That’ll work too.
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Store any extras in a sealed container for up to 4 days. Pop them in the air fryer at 175°C for 3 minutes or reheat in the microwave till they’re hot again.