Easy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Easy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are crispy, juicy, and coated in a sweet and spicy glaze. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the technique to prevent soggy chicken. Keep reading for my best tips or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe for Busy Weeknights and Easy Cajun Sweet Potato Rice Bowl with Black Beans.
Why This Easy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy chicken in a sweet and spicy glaze
- Ready in 20 minutes, better than takeout
- Perfect for game nights or easy dinners
- Customize the spice level to your liking
What You'll Need for Easy 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
- Cornstarch
- Eggs
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Sriracha
- Honey
- Soy sauce
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Vegetable oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Optional: Lime wedges
- Optional: Cilantro
- Optional: Peanuts
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Chicken breasts: Cut into bite-sized pieces
- Panko breadcrumbs: Use gluten-free if needed
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Instant-read meat thermometer — Ensures perfectly cooked chicken → See on Amazon
- High-quality skewers — Prevents chicken from falling apart → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce
- Step 1: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. Mix cornstarch with eggs in a shallow dish. Coat chicken in the mixture, then press into panko breadcrumbs.
- Step 2: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken skewers and cook until crispy and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
- Step 3: While chicken cooks, mix sriracha, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for the dipping sauce. Serve chicken with dipping sauce, green onions, and sesame seeds.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce
- : Use a meat mallet to pound chicken to an even thickness for even cooking.
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcrowd the pan. Cook chicken in batches if needed to prevent soggy breading.
- : For a milder version, reduce or omit red pepper flakes.
- : Make ahead: Cook chicken ahead of time and reheat in the oven before serving.
Storing & Reheating Easy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the dipping sauce ahead of time. Cook chicken just before serving.
Freezing Easy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Best substitution: Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and dipping sauce ahead of time. Assemble and cook just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If chicken is not crispy, try cooking it in a lower-fat oil like canola or grapeseed oil.
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Easy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Cornstarch
- Eggs
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Sriracha
- Honey
- Soy sauce
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Vegetable oil
Seasonings
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
Optional Toppings
- Lime wedges
- Cilantro
- Peanuts
Instructions
- Step 1: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. Mix cornstarch with eggs in a shallow dish. Coat chicken in the mixture, then press into panko breadcrumbs.
- Step 2: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken skewers and cook until crispy and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
- Step 3: While chicken cooks, mix sriracha, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for the dipping sauce. Serve chicken with dipping sauce, green onions, and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Best substitution: Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and dipping sauce ahead of time. Assemble and cook just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If chicken is not crispy, try cooking it in a lower-fat oil like canola or grapeseed oil.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven.
- Oven reheat: Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
- Make ahead: Prepare the dipping sauce ahead of time. Cook chicken just before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Cholesterol: 90mg
- Sat. Fat: 2.5g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce FAQs
Yes, cook chicken ahead of time and reheat in the oven before serving. The breading may not be as crispy, but the chicken will still be delicious.
Overcrowding the pan or not cooking the chicken long enough can cause soggy breading. Cook chicken in batches and ensure it's cooked through before serving.
Yes, cook chicken in the air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Use crushed cornflakes, crushed crackers, or almond flour as a substitute for panko breadcrumbs.
Yes, this recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd. You may need to cook the chicken in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy 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!
