Oh, honey, let me tell you, this Filipino BBQ chicken skewer recipe, it’s somethin’ special! Now, don’t go thinkin’ it’s fancy. It’s just some good ol’ grilled chicken on a stick, but my goodness, the taste will make you wanna lick the skewer clean! Now, I’ll break it down simple for ya, step by step, just like how I’d tell it to the kids at the table.
Alright now, first thing you gotta know is, it’s all about the marinade. This marinade’s got the kind of flavors that stick to the chicken real nice, makes it tender, juicy, and gives it that Filipino kick! So what we’re workin’ with here is a blend of good ol’ soy sauce, a bit of lemon juice for that tang, and some banana ketchup—yep, that’s right, banana ketchup! It’s somethin’ that gives this recipe a little sweetness, a little spice, and makes it real special. Don’t you worry if you’ve never heard of it, it’s a must-have in the Philippines and you can find it in most Asian stores these days.
Here’s what ya need for the marinade:
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup banana ketchup (spicy if you like a little heat!)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Now, to make the marinade, you just gotta throw all these ingredients in a bowl and mix ‘em up real good. The garlic, that’s important, adds a real nice kick. And that brown sugar, oh, that caramelizes on the grill, gives the chicken a little crust, y’know? Now, once ya got it all mixed, put your chicken in there, give it a good toss, and let it sit. Now, don’t rush this part; let that chicken soak up all those flavors for at least 3 hours. If ya can do it overnight, even better!
What chicken to use? Well, I tell ya, boneless chicken thighs work best here, ‘cause they stay juicy on the grill. But if you got chicken breast, that’ll do too. Just make sure you cut it into nice bite-sized pieces so they cook evenly on the skewer.
Now let’s talk cookin’. Once the chicken’s done marinating, you wanna get your skewers ready. Soak them in water for about 30 minutes first so they don’t burn up on ya! Then, just thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers. Don’t pack ‘em too tight, let a little space in between so they cook up nice and even.
Time to grill! Fire up that grill nice and hot, then put those skewers on. You’re gonna cook ‘em for about 15-20 minutes, turnin’ ‘em every few minutes so they don’t burn. And honey, keep a little extra marinade on the side to brush on as you go. That’ll keep ‘em juicy and add extra flavor. Just don’t use the same marinade the raw chicken was in!
Once they’re all grilled up, you’ll see that caramelization on the edges, that’s when you know they’re done and ready to go!
Now, how do ya serve these up? Well, in the Philippines, folks might serve these with a little dip on the side. Get some soy sauce, mix in a bit of vinegar, maybe some chopped chilies if you like it spicy, and a pinch of sugar to balance it out. Dip your chicken right in there, and it’s just divine.
And don’t stop there—oh no! Serve these skewers with some garlic rice if you’re makin’ a meal out of it. Or maybe with a side of pancit canton, which is a type of stir-fried noodle. These things pair up real nice with the chicken, makes it a meal everyone’ll remember.
So there you have it, darlin’—a Filipino BBQ chicken skewer recipe that’s simple as pie but so full of flavor. Once ya try it, you’ll see why folks love this recipe so much. Give it a go, and enjoy a taste of the Philippines right at home!
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