Ingredients and Weight:
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: 2 pounds
- Soy sauce: 1/2 cup
- Brown sugar: 1/4 cup
- Calamansi juice (or lime juice): 1/4 cup
- Garlic, minced: 2 cloves
- Ginger, grated: 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon
- Banana ketchup: 2 tablespoons (optional)
- Bamboo skewers: 8
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, calamansi juice, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and banana ketchup (if using). Stir well.
- Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Thread the chicken cubes onto the bamboo skewers.
- Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet chili sauce or banana ketchup.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1 skewer):
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 15g
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and savory with a hint of smokiness
- Tender and juicy chicken
- Perfect for parties, barbecues, or as a quick and easy weeknight meal
User Comments:
- "These skewers are so flavorful and juicy! The marinade gives them a perfect balance of sweetness and tang."
- "I love that I can use ingredients that are easily found in my local supermarket."
- "The sesame oil adds a wonderful depth of flavor to the chicken."
- "I grilled these skewers on a camping trip and they were a huge hit!"
- "I highly recommend serving these with banana ketchup for a truly authentic Filipino experience."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have bamboo skewers, you can use metal skewers or toothpicks.
- Be sure to soak the bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.
- If you don't have calamansi juice, you can substitute lime juice.
- Banana ketchup is a Filipino condiment that is sweeter and thicker than traditional ketchup. If you can't find it, you can substitute regular ketchup or honey.
