Chicken Inasal Skewers (Shellfish-Free)
Grilled chicken marinated in achiote, ginger, garlic, and calamansi. A popular Filipino barbecue dish, made safe by avoiding any shellfish ingredients.
Ingredients
- about 680 g Chicken Thighs
- 1/4 cup Calamansi Juice
- 2 tablespoons Achiote Oil
- 2 tablespoons Ginger
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Cut the about 680 g Chicken Thighs into bite-sized pieces, about 2.54 cm cubes.
- 2In a large bowl, combine the 1/4 cup Calamansi Juice, 2 tablespoons Achiote Oil, 2 tablespoons Ginger, 4 cloves Garlic, 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar, 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, and 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper. Stir well to combine.
- 3Add the cut chicken thighs to the bowl with the marinade. Toss to ensure all pieces are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- 4Preheat your grill to medium heat, aiming for a temperature between about 175°C and about 205°C (175°C to 200°C).
- 5Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a small space between each piece to ensure even cooking. Discard any leftover marinade.
- 6Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Grill for 10-15 minutes, turning them every few minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and has developed a slightly charred exterior. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 74°C.
- 7Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the chicken moist.
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