Philippine Barbecue Chicken Skewers Recipe | SAVEUR

By bjlazyl

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1⁄2-inch pieces
• 1 ⁄2 cup soy sauce
• 1 ⁄2 cup banana ketchup
• 2 tbsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 ⁄4 cup Sprite
• 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. minced fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp. light brown sugar
• 2 tsp. kosher salt
• 2 tbsp. canola oil
• Scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish
• Crispy garlic, (follow Step 4 in this recipe) for serving

Preparation

Step 1

Combine soy sauce, banana ketchup, pepper, Sprite, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, sugar, and salt in a bowl; add chicken and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Light a grill. Thread chicken onto skewers, reserving marinade, and brush with oil; grill, turning as needed and brushing with reserved marinade until charred and cooked, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with scallions and crispy garlic.