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Filipino BBQ Chicken Skewers

Filipino bbq chicken skewers, aka inihaw Filipino barbecue, is a savory-sweet, total crowd pleaser! This recipe is All Natural using soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and real lime!
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Course: Appetizer, brunch, Dinner, Entree, lunch, Main Course, Marinade, Pulutan, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: barbecue, chicken recipes, filipino bbq, grilled, inihaw, marinade, meat, skewers
Prep Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 skewers
Calories: 140kcal

Equipment

  • 10 bamboo skewers soak in water for thirty minutes
  • 1 basting brush
  • 1 large tray to transport skewers
  • 1 platter serving tray

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Filipino BBQ Marinade

  • ½ cup regular soy sauce
  • ¼ cup oyster sauce regular; vegan; gluten free are all fine
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp coconut vinegar or white distilled vinegar
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime squeezed
  • 7 garlic cloves crushed/smashed
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

Basting Sauce

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tsp squeeze of lime

Instructions

  • In a large glass bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients. Mix well.
    ½ cup regular soy sauce, ¼ cup oyster sauce, ¼ cup brown sugar, 3 tbsp coconut vinegar or white distilled vinegar, 3 tbsp fresh lime, 7 garlic cloves
  • Cut the boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
    1½ lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Add the chicken pieces to the marinade bowl, making sure they are well coated. Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but not more than 3 hours.
  • While the chicken is marinating, soak the bamboo skewers in water for about 30 minutes. This prevents them from burning during grilling.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
    Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked bamboo skewers.
    In a small bowl, mix together the basting sauce ingredients.
    1 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 tsp squeeze of lime
  • Once the grill is hot, place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
    Keep turning and basting on each turn.
    Keep the chicken a little distant from the grill flame as to not burn the entire skewers due to the sugar in the marinade and sauce.
  • While grilling, continuously brush the basting sauce onto the skewers, turning and basting each side.
  • Once the chicken is cooked through and has a nice glaze, remove the skewers from the grill.
    Serve the Filipino BBQ skewers right off the grill and enjoy!

Notes

About 8-10 minutes over a very hot grill, the inside of the chicken should be cooked through and opaque. The internal cooked temperature for chicken thighs is 165 F.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Filipino BBQ Chicken Skewers
Amount per Serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
65
mg
22
%
Sodium
 
1317
mg
57
%
Potassium
 
232
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
 
10
g
11
%
Protein
 
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
 
18
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
27
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.