Filipino BBQ Chicken Skewers Recipe
These Juicy BBQ Chicken Skewers are a sweet and savory treat with the perfect sticky marinade! Inspired by Filipino BBQ Chicken Skewers, this recipe adds a unique twist that will make them a grill favorite all summer long.
Equipment
- BBQ Grill
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 1 cup Banana sauce or ketchup if unavailable
- 1 cup Soy sauce
- 1 cup Lemon-lime soda
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh Lime juice from about 3 limes
- 1/4 cup fresh Mandarin orange juice from about 3 oranges
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tsp coarse Ground black pepper
Meat:
- 1 1/2 lbs Pork shoulder thinly sliced
- 6 boneless Skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
Prepare the Marinade:
- In a large bowl, combine the banana sauce, soy sauce, lemon-lime soda, brown sugar, lime juice, orange juice, garlic, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Set aside 1 cup of the marinade for basting.
Marinate the Meat:
- Place the pork in one bowl and the chicken in another.
- Divide the remaining marinade between the two bowls, ensuring the meat is thoroughly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for 4-8 hours.
Grill the Skewers:
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Thread the marinated meat onto metal skewers.
- Grill the skewers for 5 minutes on one side, then flip them over.
Baste and Continue Grilling:
- Brush the meat with the reserved cup of marinade.
- Continue grilling for about 5 more minutes, until the meat is cooked through.
- Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Pork should reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
Serve:
- Serve the skewers with white sticky rice for a complete and delicious meal.
Notes
- If you can't find banana sauce, ketchup makes a great substitute.
- Make sure to cook the chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F and the pork to 145°F to ensure they are safe to eat.