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Grilled Filipino Chicken Kebabs (Pinoy) Recipe

You have to try these deliciously flavorful Filipino chicken kebabs. Quick and easy and bursting with Asian flavors.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Marinate Time (4-24 Hours)12 hours
Total Time35 minutes
Course: BBQ, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Filipino
Keyword: bbq, chicken, filipino, grilled, pinoy, thighs
Servings: 5
Calories: 565kcal
Author: Brad Harris

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Chicken thighs or chicken breasts deboned, skin removed

Marinade

  • 1 Cup Soy sauce
  • 1 Head Garlic Peeled and smashed
  • 1 Onion small
  • 2 Lemons
  • 1/2 Cup 7-Up soda
  • 1 Tsp Ground black pepper
  • 5 Tbs Dark Brown sugar
  • 1 Cup Ketchup

Instructions

Marinade

  • In a large bowl combine soy sauce, garlic, onion, juice of 2 lemons, 7-UP, ground black pepper, dark brown sugar and ketchup.
  • Whisk mixture to dissolve ingredients well

Preparing Kebabs

  • Debone the chicken thighs and remove the skin. Cut the thighs into 2-inch squares. Take your chicken pieces and place in a suitable container or ziplock bag.
  • Pour prepared marinade over cubed chicken and move around, coating well
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, up to 24 hours. The longer you marinade, the more the marinade flavor will saturate the chicken thighs

Grilling Chicken Kebabs

  • 30 minutes to one hour soak wooden skewers in water
  • Thread the cubed chicken onto the wooden skewers, packing tightly
  • Light your grill and when the grill is hot, place skewers over medium high heat
  • Grill on one side until it is seared to your preference. Turn and cook the other side
  • Cook to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. If your chicken has not reached temperature but has your preference of sear, move to indirect heat until done
  • Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving

Nutrition

Serving: 5g | Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 3175mg | Potassium: 752mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 28.2mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3mg