Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers – Better Than Takeout

Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are the best way to satisfy your takeout cravings at home. After making this recipe dozens of times, I discovered the trick to getting that perfect crispy texture is to marinate the chicken first. The result is a juicy, flavorful chicken skewer that’s way better than takeout. Keep reading for my best tips on how to make these crispy chicken skewers perfect every time. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Cozy Blackberry Cobbler Bars and Million Dollar Lasagna.

What You'll Need for Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers – Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 12 wooden skewers
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
• 2 tbsp Sriracha (or to taste)
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Optional: Chopped green onions
• Optional: Sesame seeds
• Optional: Lime wedges

How to Make Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers – Better Than Takeout

1. Prepare the chicken: Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. In a bowl, combine chicken, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Assemble the skewers: Thread chicken pieces onto skewers. Brush with vegetable oil.
3. Grill the skewers: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and crispy.
4. Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, lime juice, honey, garlic, and salt. Mix well.
5. Serve: Dip chicken skewers in sauce and serve with optional toppings.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers – Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the chicken and sauce up to a day ahead. Assemble and grill when ready to serve.

Freezing Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers – Better Than Takeout

Freeze cooked chicken skewers for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free option, use arrowroot starch instead of cornstarch.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and sauce up to a day ahead. Assemble and grill when ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your sauce is too thick, add a little more lime juice to thin it out.

Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers – Better Than Takeout

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

10 mins

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Total

25 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 12 wooden skewers

Seasonings

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
• 2 tbsp Sriracha (or to taste)
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp salt

Optional Toppings

• Chopped green onions
• Sesame seeds
• Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken: Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. In a bowl, combine chicken, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Assemble the skewers: Thread chicken pieces onto skewers. Brush with vegetable oil.
3. Grill the skewers: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and crispy.
4. Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, lime juice, honey, garlic, and salt. Mix well.
5. Serve: Dip chicken skewers in sauce and serve with optional toppings.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free option, use arrowroot starch instead of cornstarch.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and sauce up to a day ahead. Assemble and grill when ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your sauce is too thick, add a little more lime juice to thin it out.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken skewers for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
• Make ahead: Prepare the chicken and sauce up to a day ahead. Assemble and grill when ready to serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 370
• Protein: 32g
• Fat: 22g
• Carbs: 14g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 7g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Cholesterol: 105mg
• Sat. Fat: 3.5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!