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These bang bang chicken skewers are high protein, packed with flavor, and perfect for your next weeknight dinner, meal prep session, or game day spread. Juicy marinated chicken, creamy spicy-sweet bang bang sauce, and a perfect char under the broiler make this a dish you’ll want to repeat over and over. Each bite delivers a little heat, a little tang, and a lot of satisfaction.

Bang bang chicken skewers on a serving tray with a bowl of bang bang sauce for dipping.

These Chicken Skewers are so Good!

These bang bang chicken skewers are my go-to for weeknight dinners, game day snacks, or party appetizers. Tender chicken is marinated, skewered, and basted with a homemade Bang Bang sauce that’s both spicy and sweet.

Cooked to perfection and served with extra sauce for dipping, they’re as fun to eat as they are to make. You can also save the leftovers, remove the skewers, and serve them as chicken lettuce wraps.

If you love bang bang sauce and easy high protein meals, you might want to also check out these air fryer bang bang shrimp!

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Ingredients for Homemade Bang Bang Chicken Skewers

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  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts – cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks or 1/4-inch strips for quick and even cooking
  • Olive oil – coats the chicken and locks in flavor
  • Sriracha – adds heat to the marinade
  • Honey – balances the spice with a touch of sweetness
  • Garlic powder – gives savory depth
  • Onion powder – pairs perfectly with garlic and adds warmth
  • Salt – enhances all the flavors
  • Bamboo or metal skewers – soak bamboo skewers in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning

For the Bang Bang Sauce

  • Mayonnaise – creates the creamy base
  • Sweet chili sauce – adds tangy sweetness
  • Sriracha – turns up the heat
  • Lime juice or rice vinegar – balances the richness with acidity
  • Honey – adds extra sweetness
  • Salt – a pinch ties it all together

Optional Garnishes

  • Chopped cilantro or green onion, lime wedges, toasted sesame seeds

Variations

  • Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu if preferred
  • Make it low carb by serving over cauliflower rice or slaw
  • Use Greek yogurt in place of mayo for a lighter bang bang sauce

How to Cook Bang Bang Chicken Skewers in the Oven

lime juice and other ingredients mixed together in a bowl.
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
chicken pieces marinating in the sauce.
  1. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate for 15 to 30 minutes, or refrigerate overnight.
Mayo and other ingredients mixed together.
  1. In a separate bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, honey, and a pinch of salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Bambo skewers threaded through marinated chicken.
  1. Thread the marinated chicken onto soaked bamboo or metal skewers, leaving space between each piece.
Baking sheet with a wire rack on top and chicken skewers on the rack.
  1. Preheat your broiler on high and place the oven rack about 6 inches from the top. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange the skewers on the wire rack.
Chicken skewers being brushed with bang bang sauce.
  1. Pour half of the bang bang sauce into a separate container for basting (reserve the other half for serving). Brush the chicken with some of the sauce.
half broiled chicken skewers flipped and being brushed with additional sauce.
  1. Broil for 5 to 6 minutes, flip, brush with more sauce, and broil for another 5 to 6 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred on the edges (internal temp 165°F/74°C).
Bang bang chicken skewers served on a plate topped with fresh cilantro and sauce.
  1. Serve with remaining sauce on the side and garnish with chopped cilantro, green onion, sesame seeds, and lime wedges.

Plate of bang bang chicken skewers ready to serve.

Tips for the Best Bang Bang Chicken Skewers

  • Marinate ahead – Letting the chicken soak overnight maximizes flavor
  • Space the chicken – Leave room between pieces on the skewers for even cooking
  • Use separate sauce – Never dip your brush into the sauce reserved for serving after touching raw chicken
  • Finish under the broiler – The broiler gives a grilled finish without an actual grill

Serving Ideas

Bite of a piece of bang bang chicken on a fork.

Recipe FAQs

How do I store leftover bang bang chicken skewers?

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep leftover sauce in a separate sealed container.

Can I freeze the cooked skewers?

Yes, store cooked and cooled chicken skewers in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

How do I reheat bang bang chicken skewers?

Reheat in a 360°F (182°C) oven or air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes, or until warmed through. Avoid microwaving, as it may make the chicken rubbery.

Are these chicken skewers spicy?

They have a mild kick. Reduce or omit the sriracha if you prefer less heat.

Can I make these without skewers?

Yes, lay the chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil as instructed, flipping halfway through.

These bang bang chicken skewers bring bold flavor, protein-packed satisfaction, and easy clean-up. Whether you’re meal prepping or entertaining, they’re a fast favorite!

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Servings: 4

Bang Bang Chicken Skewers

By JENNIFER GAMBLE
These Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are a delicious and easy high protein healthy meal that's perfect for meal prepping and made in just 30 minutes.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Bang Bang Sauce

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice, can substitute rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • pinch of salt

Optional for serving

  • Chopped cilantro or green onion
  • Lime wedges
  • Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 Tablespoon sriracha, 1 Tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Add 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips and toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate for 15 to 30 minutes, or refrigerate overnight.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 Tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1 Tablespoon sriracha, 1 Tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon honey, and a pinch of salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Thread the marinated chicken onto soaked bamboo or metal skewers, leaving space between each piece.
  • Preheat your broiler on high and place the oven rack about 6 inches from the top. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange the skewers on the wire rack.
  • Pour half of the bang bang sauce into a separate container for basting (reserve the other half for serving). Brush the chicken with some of the sauce.
  • Broil for 5 to 6 minutes, flip, brush with more sauce, and broil for another 5 to 6 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred on the edges (internal temp 165°F/74°C).
  • Serve with remaining sauce on the side and garnish with Chopped cilantro or green onion, Toasted sesame seeds, and Lime wedges.

Notes

Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 20 minutes before cooking. 
Marinate ahead – Letting the chicken soak overnight maximizes flavor.
Space the chicken – Leave room between pieces on the skewers for even cooking.
Use separate sauce – Never dip your brush into the sauce reserved for serving after touching raw chicken.
Finish under the broiler – The broiler gives a grilled finish without an actual grill.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep leftover sauce in a separate sealed container.
Reheat in a 360°F (182°C) oven or air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes, or until warmed through. Avoid microwaving, as it may make the chicken rubbery.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 427kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 37g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 117mg, Sodium: 864mg, Potassium: 662mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 76IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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JENNIFER GAMBLE

Hello! I’m Jennifer, but you can call me Jen. I’m a wife and mom, cook, recipe developer, nutrition coach, and food photographer.

With a formal certification in nutrition and over a decade of hands-on experience in the online food industry, I bring a well-rounded perspective to all of the recipes here on Simply Macros.

As the creator and author, I ensure that every recipe not only looks visually appealing but is also grounded in sound nutritional principles.

I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I enjoyed creating them.

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  1. JENNIFER GAMBLE says:

    5 stars
    Packed with flavor and protein, it’s a delicious meal that’s full of flavor.

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