Description
Smoky, spicy, and irresistibly creamy, these Chipotle Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are perfect for grilling season or weeknight dinners. The chicken is marinated in chipotle-lime goodness and topped with a signature bang bang sauce that’s sweet, tangy, and spicy.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
1/3 cup Greek yogurt or mayo (for marinade)
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp lime juice
Salt & pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Skewers (wooden or metal)
Bang Bang Sauce (for topping):
1/3 cup Greek yogurt or mayo
1 tbsp honey
1 chipotle pepper in adobo, minced
1 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: In a bowl, mix chipotle peppers, yogurt or mayo, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Add chicken pieces to the marinade and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Prepare Skewers: Soak wooden skewers if using. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high. Oil grates and grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and charred.
- Make Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together all bang bang sauce ingredients.
- Serve: Drizzle grilled chicken with sauce and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner