Bang Bang Chicken (Print Version)
Hot-sweet chicken skewers, zippy zesty sauce, plus fresh cilantro and plenty of lime squeezed over the top.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Marinade
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680 grams boneless chicken thighs or breast cut into chunks
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
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0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Bang Bang Sauce
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120 millilitres mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
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1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
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1 tablespoon honey (skip if you like it less sweet)
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0.5 teaspoon lime juice
→ Garnish
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Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped fine
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Lime wedges
# Steps:
01 -
Heap the hot chicken skewers onto a big plate. Splash the rest of that tangy bang bang sauce all over, sprinkle on fresh herbs, then toss some lime wedges on the side.
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Place those loaded skewers on your grill once it's nice and hot. Let them cook for 10 or 12 minutes, turning every so often so they char evenly. Right at the end, swipe a little bang bang sauce over them before they come off.
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Turn your grill to medium-high and let it get hot. Oil up the grates a little so things don't stick.
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If you're using wooden sticks, let them soak in water first. Slide the marinated chicken on, giving each piece some space—makes cooking way easier.
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Take a bowl and mix mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, a squirt of lime juice, and honey if you want it sweeter. Stir until smooth and creamy. Set this aside till you need it.
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Toss soy sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper together in a big bowl. Drop in your chicken bits and stir them around so they're all covered. Cover up, stick it in the fridge for at least half an hour—more if you've got time.
# Notes:
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Giving the chicken a long soak in marinade (about four hours) lets it soak up loads of flavour.