Bang Bang Skewers (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Skewers
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2 tablespoons hot honey (if you want)
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0.5 teaspoon table salt
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0.5 teaspoon cayenne (leave it out if you prefer less heat)
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1 teaspoon black pepper, ground
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon sweet paprika
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1 tablespoon good olive oil
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900–1,000 g boneless chicken thighs, no skin, chopped into about 2.5 cm pieces
→ Bang Bang Sauce
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60 ml Sriracha (tweak for your heat level)
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160 ml bottled Thai sweet chili sauce
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2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
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240 ml mayo
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Put your finished skewers on a plate or tray. Brush on the extra Bang Bang sauce and a drizzle of that hot honey if you're in the mood. Dig in right away while they're hot.
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Fire up the air fryer to 200°C. Lay the chicken skewers in a single layer, so they all get crispy. Let them cook for 10–12 minutes—flip them halfway. Just make sure the thickest chunk hits 74°C.
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Get your grill blazing at medium-high. Drop those skewers on and cook 15–20 minutes. Keep flipping every few minutes, brush on more sauce while you go, until they look sticky and gold. You want the meat at 74°C at the core.
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Set your chicken-loaded skewers on a tray. Slather them with half of your Bang Bang sauce, making sure every bit gets some love.
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In a new bowl, mix mayo, chili sauce, Sriracha, and lime juice till silky smooth. Split it up—half for brushing skewers, other half stays for dipping or drizzling.
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Dump those wooden skewers in water and let them soak at least 20 minutes so they don't burn. Thread each chicken piece on, but don't overdo it—half or three-quarters full is good.
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Toss your chicken thigh cubes into a big bowl with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne, and salt. Get your hands in there so everything's covered well.
# Helpful Notes:
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Don’t want it too spicy? Skip cayenne, hot honey, and reduce Sriracha.
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Give those wooden skewers a good soak before assembling so they won't scorch.
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Don’t have thighs? Breasts work too.
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Leftovers last about 4 days in a sealed container. For warming up, pop them in the air fryer at 175°C for 3 minutes or use the microwave gently.