Grilled Chicken Filipino-Style Skewers
A flavorful and easy-to-make grilled chicken recipe inspired by Filipino cuisine, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This dish is a great way to enjoy the smoky flavor of grilled chicken with a tangy and sweet glaze.
Ingredients
- β1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- β2 tablespoons fish sauceoptional
- β2 inches grated gingerabout 2 tablespoons
- β2 tablespoons brown sugaror to taste
- β2 tablespoons soy sauceor to taste
- βto taste black pepper
- β10-12 bamboo skewerssoaked in water for 30 minutes
- β2 tablespoons vegetable oilor as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Thread chicken onto bamboo skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, ginger, brown sugar, and soy sauce.
- 4
Brush the mixture onto both sides of the chicken.
- 5
Season with black pepper to taste.
- 6
Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 7
Brush with vegetable oil during the last 2 minutes of grilling.
- 8
Let the skewers rest for 5 minutes before serving.