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Filipino Chicken Skewers

Filipino Chicken Skewers
Filipino Chicken SkewersNathan Congleton / TODAY
Servings:
4
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Chef notes

I grew up eating these skewers as a kid at almost every Filipino party I attended. They remind me of my childhood.

 

Technique tips: The sugar from Sprite helps tenderize and caramelize the chicken.

Swap options: If you can't find banana ketchup you can use regular ketchup instead.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup banana ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Sprite
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • Scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish
  • Crispy garlic, for garnish

Preparation

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.

Thread chicken onto skewers (reserving marinade) and brush with oil. Heat grill (or grill pan) and cook, turning as needed and brushing with reserved marinade, until charred and cooked through, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with scallions and crispy garlic.