Description

Quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring crispy panko-breaded chicken skewers tossed in a creamy, spicy, and sweet bang bang sauce. Perfect for meal prep and adaptable to baking or air frying.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup mayonnaise (Kewpie recommended)
2–3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Green onions, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, and sesame oil until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Pat chicken cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper.
Thread chicken cubes onto skewers, leaving small spaces between pieces.
Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
Dredge each skewer in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg wash, and finally press firmly into panko breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a wire rack on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Arrange breaded skewers on the wire rack, ensuring they do not touch.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, flip carefully, and bake for another 5-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and breadcrumbs are golden brown.
Remove from oven and drizzle or brush with the prepared bang bang sauce.
Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, pat chicken dry before breading to ensure coating sticks. Do not crowd skewers on the pan to allow air circulation for crispiness. Add sauce at the end to prevent burning or sogginess. Can be air-fried at 375°F for 10-12 minutes.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: Approx. 2 skewers pe
Calories: 375
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 450
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 1
Protein: 22

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