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Filipino Barbecue Chicken Skewers
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A flavorful Filipino-style barbecue chicken skewers recipe using a sweet and tangy banana ketchup marinade, grilled to perfection.
00:00:15 total
Serves 4
medium
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Ingredients
- chicken breast fillets - 700 g (diced into small cubes, about 700 g (2 fillets))
- banana ketchup - 1 cup (UFC brand recommended, about 1 cup)
- brown sugar - 1/4 cup (lightly packed)
- sprite or 7up - 1/2 cup (carbonated lemon beverage)
- rice wine vinegar - 1/4 cup
- soy sauce - 1/4 cup (regular soy sauce)
- lemon juice - 1/4 cup (freshly squeezed preferred)
- crushed garlic - 1 tbsp (freshly crushed)
- salt - pinch (a pinch, adjust to taste)
- bamboo skewers - watch the video to see (soaked in cold water for 15-20 minutes before use)
- cooking oil spray - watch the video to see (for grilling)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Clean the chicken breast fillets and dice them into small, evenly sized cubes to ensure even cooking.
- Make Marinade: In a bowl, combine banana ketchup, brown sugar, sprite (or 7up), rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, lemon juice, crushed garlic, and a pinch of salt. Mix gently until the brown sugar dissolves.
- Marinate Chicken: Add the diced chicken into the marinade and mix well to coat all pieces. Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Optionally, leave uncovered for best results.
- Prepare Skewers: Soak bamboo skewers in cold water for 15-20 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Thread Chicken: Thread about four pieces of marinated chicken onto each skewer, leaving a small gap between pieces.
- Simmer Remaining Marinade: Pour the leftover marinade into a small saucepan and simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes until thickened. This will be used as a basting sauce and served on the side. Ensure it is fully cooked to eliminate raw chicken bacteria.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat the grill to a medium-high heat and spray with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill Skewers: Place the chicken skewers on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes total, turning after 3-4 minutes. Baste generously with the thickened marinade during grilling.
- Serve: Once the chicken is cooked through and firm, remove from grill and serve with the remaining marinade sauce on the side.
