Chicken Barbecue on a Stick

Chicken Inasal or also known as Chicken Barbecue on a stick is one of Filipino favorite street food. It is so good and easy to make, just marinate, skewers and grill. Great for parties or any gathering.

Marinade Ingredients

2 lbs. boneless chicken thigh, sliced thin
1/2 datu puti vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tbsp. chopped ginger
3 pcs. lemongrass, bruised
6 pieces garlic clove, minced fine
3 tbsp.. brown sugar
3 tbsp.. kalamansi juice or lemon juice

You will also need:

bamboo skewers, rinsed and dry

charcoal
aluminum foil

For Basting:

1 cup banana ketchup
1/3 cup cooking oil

Instructions

Combine marinade ingredients in a big container. Add chicken to the marinade and combine well until every piece is coated with the marinade. Marinate chicken for at least 4-6 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
Skewer marinated chicken meat on a stick. Wrap both end of the stick with pieces of aluminum foil to prevent the stick from burning. Prepare basting sauce by mixing banana ketchup, oil and left over marinade if any.
Grill at medium heat charcoal for 3 to 5 minutes on each side and baste in between. Make sure to not overcook the chicken by covering the grill while grilling. It should be moist inside and cooked just right.