Easy Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Easy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are crispy, golden, and packed with flavor. After making this recipe dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to getting that perfect crispy texture every time. Keep reading for my best tips or jump straight to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs Recipe and Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe for Quick Flavorful Dinner.
Why This Easy Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce Is Pure Comfort
- Better than takeout flavor at home
- Crispy chicken with a tender, juicy inside
- Quick and easy weeknight dinner
- Customizable spicy dipping sauce
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.
- chicken breasts
- cornstarch
- baking powder
- salt
- pepper
- vegetable oil
- garlic
- ginger
- soy sauce
- honey
- mayonnaise
- sriracha
- sesame seeds
- green onions
- garlic
- ginger
- soy sauce
- honey
- mayonnaise
- sriracha
- Optional: sesame seeds
- Optional: green onions
📝 Ingredient Notes
- chicken breasts: Cut into bite-sized pieces.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Cast Iron Skillet — Even heat for perfect searing. → See on Amazon
- Instant Read Meat Thermometer — Ensures chicken is cooked through without overcooking. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce
- Prepare chicken: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken pieces in the mixture until fully coated.
- Cook chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes or until cooked through.
- Prepare dipping sauce: In a bowl, mix garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, mayonnaise, and sriracha. Adjust sriracha to taste.
- Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions over chicken. Serve with dipping sauce.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce
- Common mistake and fix: Overcooking can make the chicken dry. Use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Pro tip: For extra crispy chicken, double coat the chicken in the cornstarch mixture.
- Pro tip: Make the dipping sauce ahead of time and adjust the spiciness to your liking.
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 in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the dipping sauce up to 2 days ahead. Cook chicken just before serving.
Freezing Easy Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. May lose some crispiness.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a lower-fat version, skip the oil and cook the chicken in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Best substitution: Substitute chicken breasts with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for even more tender results.
- Make-ahead: Cook chicken ahead of time and reheat before serving. Prepare the dipping sauce ahead of time.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If chicken is not crispy, try increasing the heat or cooking the chicken in batches.
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Easy Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- chicken breasts
- cornstarch
- baking powder
- salt
- pepper
- vegetable oil
- garlic
- ginger
- soy sauce
- honey
- mayonnaise
- sriracha
- sesame seeds
- green onions
Seasonings
- garlic
- ginger
- soy sauce
- honey
- mayonnaise
- sriracha
Optional Toppings
- sesame seeds
- green onions
Instructions
- Prepare chicken: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken pieces in the mixture until fully coated.
- Cook chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes or until cooked through.
- Prepare dipping sauce: In a bowl, mix garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, mayonnaise, and sriracha. Adjust sriracha to taste.
- Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions over chicken. Serve with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a lower-fat version, skip the oil and cook the chicken in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Best substitution: Substitute chicken breasts with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for even more tender results.
- Make-ahead: Cook chicken ahead of time and reheat before serving. Prepare the dipping sauce ahead of time.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If chicken is not crispy, try increasing the heat or cooking the chicken in batches.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. May lose some crispiness.
- Make ahead: Prepare the dipping sauce up to 2 days ahead. Cook chicken just before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbs: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sat. Fat: 3g
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, cook chicken ahead of time and reheat before serving. Prepare the dipping sauce ahead of time as well.
Overcooking can make the chicken dry. Use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C).
Yes, cook chicken in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway.
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are a great substitute for a more tender result.
Yes, this recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
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!
