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Filipino Chicken Barbecue

Filipino Chicken Barbecue: Juicy and Smoky Grill Delight

This Filipino Chicken Barbecue recipe offers juicy, grilled chicken infused with smoky flavor, perfect for gatherings and dinners.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup Banana Ketchup Key for authentic flavor
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Can swap with honey or coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup White Vinegar Apple cider vinegar is a suitable substitute
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 medium Chopped Onion Shallots can be used as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper White pepper can substitute for a gentler taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Using smoked paprika deepens the flavor
  • 1/4 cup Water Used to thin the marinade
Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Thighs Cut into bite-sized pieces

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • bamboo skewers
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, banana ketchup, brown sugar, white vinegar, minced garlic, chopped onion, ground black pepper, salt, paprika, and water. Whisk together until the sugar dissolves completely.
  2. Add bite-sized pieces of chicken to the marinade, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat for about 10 minutes.
  4. Soak bamboo skewers in water for about 15 minutes. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
  5. Grill skewers for approximately 5-7 minutes on each side. Baste with leftover marinade.
  6. Remove from grill and let chicken rest for a few minutes before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve hot alongside steamed rice and your choice of dipping sauce, such as spicy vinegar or extra banana ketchup.

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