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Filipino Chicken Skewers - juicy, moist and savory chicken kebab seasoned Filipino-style with soy sauce, banana ketchup and garlic. Absolutely delicious and a crowd pleaser.
I have made all kinds of chicken skewers and kebabs such as chicken satay, Greek chicken kebab, Japanese chicken yakitori and this Filipino chicken skewers will complete my recipes of grilled chicken on skewers.
I like Filipino food and there is no better way to introduce this cuisine than these juicy, moist, sweet, savory dish.
Filipino food has been getting lots of media and attention in recent years, thanks to dishes such as the popular chicken adobo and other delicacies.
I strongly recommend this recipe to you if you are thinking to jazz up your backyard BBQ this year.
I love the taste structure and easy preparation of this simple recipe; these chicken skewers are done in a breeze, so easy.
One of the most important ingredients to keep the chicken skewers moist, tender and juicy is extra virgin olive oil and for that, my go to brand is Pompeian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
For the best results, remember to brush the chicken generously with the olive oil while grilling.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is only 376 calories per serving.
What To Serve With Filipino Chicken Skewers
Serve these juicy chicken skewers with condiments such as Thai peanut sauce. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
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Filipino Chicken Skewers
Equipment
- Bamboo skewers
Ingredients
- 12 oz (350g) boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 3/4 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon banana ketchup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch (2.5cm) ginger, minced
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 dashes ground black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Pompeian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes.
- Marinate the chicken in soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, banana ketchup, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, and lemon juice for 30 minutes. Stir the chicken and sauces together to coat well.
- Thread a few pieces of chicken onto the bamboo skewers, and repeat until all the chicken cubes are threaded.
- Preheat an outdoor grill and grill the chicken skewers. Brush Pompeian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil onto the chicken while grilling. Turn the skewers over and grill the other side until both sides are slightly charred.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
perfect skewers they are
They do look very simple and delicious! Looking forward to preparing these!
What can you substitute for the sweet soy sauce and the banana ketchup? I don’t have either!
You can add dark soy sauce and add some sugar and skip the banana ketchup. You can add a bit of lemon juice.
Lovely. How about a sprinkle of calamari si in the marinade?
Totally. I would if I have calamansi.
I have two questions Bee- how would you convert this to cook on an indoor grill pan? Sadly we do not have a functional outdoor grill. And second, where might I find banana ketchup?
Hi Valerie, you can make them on an indoor grill, just grill them until both sides are charred and the chicken is cooked. You will find banana ketchup at Asian stores. :)
What is banana ketchup?
It’s an ingredient used in Filipino cooking, it’s made from mashed banana, sugar, vinegar and spices!
Thanks for the recipe.
Pauline
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I cannot find banana ketchup in South Africa…….even though one our most prolific produce is Bananas??
How could I substitute? Blitz a little banana with immersion blender?
You can just skip it and add some lemon juice.
For the Filipino skewers, is banana ketchup called anything else (that you can spell reasonably) or a brand maybe because I will have to ask for help finding it. My specialty market staff often do not speak English and I speak zero Filipino. They look delicious and I am a big fan of lumpia so the skewers would be a nice add to my book!
Thanks as always for giving us easy and delicious recipes!!!
They look like regular ketchup bottle but it says banana sauce/banana ketchup: https://www.filstop.com/images/C/rsz_ketchup.jpg
The brand name is JAFRAN Banana Ketchup. Any Asian store/market carries this product.
Thanks for information! :)
Jufran banana sauce
Where does one get banana ketchup? Thanks.
You can get it at Asian stores.