Filipino Chicken Barbecue Recipe with the best authentic marinade

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This Chicken Barbecue recipe is a Filipino version which is on the sweeter side as compared to other chicken barbecue recipes.

The fondness of Filipinos to grilling or cooking over hot charcoals is so evident. You can buy Chicken Barbecue along street corners and in front of your neighbor’s house.
Filipino Chicken Barbecue Recipe

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Marinating the Chicken

This Chicken Barbecue recipe has similar ingredients and methods of preparation with that of the Pork Barbecue. However, their flavors are different.

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The Chicken Barbecue also requires a good marinade. Marinate your chicken for at least 12 hours to ensure maximum flavors when grilled.

The marinade consists of soy sauce, calamansi juice, banana ketchup, salt, sugar, black pepper, and Sprite or 7-up. Mix the marinade well and pour over the chicken.

The best chicken parts for the barbecue are the legs and thighs because they do not dry up when grilled. Poke the chicken with a fork to let the chicken meats absorb the marinade.

How to Prepare Chicken Barbecue

Grilling this barbecue chicken is the most fun part. To start grilling, set your charcoals on fire and fan the flame until the rest of the coals are all flared up.

Spray in some water into the charcoals to stop the fire and produce an aromatic smoke. Place your chicken and turn them once in a while to prevent them from burning.

Brush the chicken with the marinade to keep in the moisture of the chicken. The downside of grilling or cooking over hot charcoals is that the meat tends to be dry and rubbery.
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Making Barbecue Sauce

  • 1 rack of baby back or spare ribs
  • 1 cup of Silver Swan Soy Sauce
  • 1 cup of Tomato Ketchup
  • 1/2 cup of diced Red Onions
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 whole lemon ( squeezed out all the lemon juice to a container )
  • 4 tbsp of sugar ( white or brown )
Ingredients for Basting Sauce:
  • 1tsp. Olive Oil
  • 3/4 cup of Tomato Ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp Sugar
Instructions
  • Mix all ingredients well and marinate meat for 2 to 4 hours at least. Overnight is preferred. Before cooking meats, remove from marinade. Reduce marinade by boiling and use as a glaze on the meat while cooking.

    Another Method of Making the Barbecue Sauce

    1. Cook the marinade in low fire.
    2. Add a slurry which is one tablespoon of cornstarch and ½ cup of water.
    3. Stir well and pour over the marinade.
    4. Let this simmer until thick.
    5. Pour over the chicken barbecue.
    6. Enjoy with hot steamed rice.
Filipino Chicken Barbecue Recipe

Filipino chicken barbecue recipe

Joost Nusselder
This Chicken Barbecue Recipe (Chicken BBQ) is a Filipino version which is on the sweeter side as compared to other chicken barbecue recipes than any other Countries.
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Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 10 people
Calories 410 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 bouillon cube
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs cut into small pieces (at the shelter they keep the bone in)

Instructions
 

  • Combine all the ingredients except chicken to make a marinade.
  • Marinate the chicken for 3-4 hours.
  • Start a charcoal grill and let the coals get very hot. You want to smoke, flameless coals.
  • Thread the chicken pieces onto wood skewers and place on a metal grate over the coals. Brush with oil and grill until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
  • Repeat the grilling process with the cooked chicken, brushing with oil as necessary, until the outside of the chicken is a deep golden brown with a crispy exterior.
  • Dip in a soy sauce and vinegar mixture with bird’s eye chilis for a little spiciness.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal
Keyword Barbecue, BBQ, Chicken, Skewers
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Note: You can choose between the 2 Methods at the top when making Chicken Barbecue including the method for Marinating / Making the Sauce.

Also read: check out this recipe and images for the perfect chicken galantina

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Joost Nusselder, the founder of Bite My Bun is a content marketer, dad and loves trying out new food with Japanese food at the heart of his passion, and together with his team he's been creating in-depth blog articles since 2016 to help loyal readers with recipes and cooking tips.