Easy Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Easy Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce are crispy, juicy, and loaded with flavor. After making this recipe dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to the perfect crispy chicken skewers is to marinate the chicken in buttermilk first. Jump to Recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Summer Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Basil and Easy Ginger Scallion Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe.
Why This Easy Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy, golden chicken skewers
- Spicy, creamy dipping sauce
- Ready in just 20 minutes
- Better than takeout
What You'll Need for Easy Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Buttermilk
- Cornstarch
- Salt
- Pepper
- Vegetable oil
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- Mayonnaise
- Sriracha
- Lime juice
- Cilantro
- Optional: Lime wedges
- Optional: Chopped cilantro
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Buttermilk: If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Cast Iron Skillet — Gives the best sear and crispiness to the chicken skewers. → See on Amazon
- Meat Thermometer — Ensures the chicken is cooked to a safe temperature, preventing overcooking. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce
- Marinate the chicken: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the skewers: Preheat grill or oven to 400°F. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers. Coat each skewer in the cornstarch mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Cook the skewers: Drizzle skewers with vegetable oil. Place on preheated grill or oven rack and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning once, until chicken is cooked through and crispy.
- Prepare the dipping sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Sriracha, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir in chopped cilantro.
- Serve: Serve chicken skewers with lime wedges, chopped cilantro, and spicy dipping sauce.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the chicken. Use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F. Overcooking can make the chicken dry.
- Pro tip: For extra crispy chicken, toss the cooked skewers in a bowl with a drizzle of vegetable oil before serving.
Storing & Reheating Easy Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover chicken skewers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Marinate the chicken up to 24 hours ahead. Assemble skewers up to 1 hour ahead.
Freezing Easy Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Freeze uncooked skewers for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before cooking.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp up in a pan.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicier dipping sauce, add more Sriracha to taste.
- Best substitution: Substitute chicken breasts for chicken thighs for even more flavor.
- Make-ahead: Marinate the chicken and assemble skewers up to 1 hour ahead. Cook just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your chicken is sticking to the grill or oven rack, lightly grease it with oil before cooking.
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Easy Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Buttermilk
- Cornstarch
- Salt
- Pepper
- Vegetable oil
Seasonings
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- Mayonnaise
- Sriracha
- Lime juice
- Cilantro
Optional Toppings
- Lime wedges
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the skewers: Preheat grill or oven to 400°F. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers. Coat each skewer in the cornstarch mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Cook the skewers: Drizzle skewers with vegetable oil. Place on preheated grill or oven rack and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning once, until chicken is cooked through and crispy.
- Prepare the dipping sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Sriracha, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir in chopped cilantro.
- Serve: Serve chicken skewers with lime wedges, chopped cilantro, and spicy dipping sauce.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicier dipping sauce, add more Sriracha to taste.
- Best substitution: Substitute chicken breasts for chicken thighs for even more flavor.
- Make-ahead: Marinate the chicken and assemble skewers up to 1 hour ahead. Cook just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your chicken is sticking to the grill or oven rack, lightly grease it with oil before cooking.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftover chicken skewers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze uncooked skewers for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before cooking.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp up in a pan.
- Make ahead: Marinate the chicken up to 24 hours ahead. Assemble skewers up to 1 hour ahead.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Cholesterol: 90mg
- Sat. Fat: 2g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce FAQs
Yes, you can! Follow the same instructions, but place the skewers on an oven rack set over a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, turning once.
Overcooking is the most common reason for dry chicken. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F but no more.
Yes, you can marinate the chicken up to 24 hours ahead and assemble skewers up to 1 hour ahead. Cook just before serving for the best results.
These chicken skewers pair well with a side of Easy Summer Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Basil or Easy Ginger Scallion Chicken Noodle Soup.
Yes, you can freeze uncooked skewers for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before cooking.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce 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!
