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The Best Juicy BBQ Chicken Skewers

These juicy chicken skewers are traditionally BBQed but a similar taste can be achieved with an air fryer or oven!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating (optional)10 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Filipino
Keyword: 30 minute recipes, Air Fryer, BBQ, Chicken
Servings: 5 people

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Marinade (save 6 tablespoon for basting)

Instructions

  • If you are using wooden skewers, Soak them first in water for 10-20 minutes
  • Slice your chicken thighs into 3 strips the long way, and make 4 cuts horizontally. Each thigh should provide 12 pieces for the skewers.
  • Mix the marinade ingredients together, and set aside 6 tablespoon for basting. Add the rest of the marinade to chicken and set aside for at least 10 minutes. The flavors will be even more amazing if you marinate overnight!
    ½ cup Ketchup or (Banana Sauce), ½ cup Brown Sugar, 5 tablespoon Soy Sauce (¼ cup + 1 tbsp), 2 tablespoon Fish Sauce, 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce, 1 tablespoon Vinegar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional), 10 cloves Garlic (minced)
    BBQ Chicken Skewers marinade ingredients
  • Skewer the chicken and pack tightly to prevent meat from drying out.

BBQ Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat your grill to medium high, and use a brush to apply oil to the grates to prevent sticking.
  • Place chicken skewers onto the grill and turn every 2 minutes or so to prevent burning. Baste the chicken with the reserved marinade after each flip.
    BBQ Chicken Skewers how to cook
  • Cook for 10-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165F
  • Enjoy!
    BBQ Chicken Skewers how to cook

Air Fryer Cooking Instructions (Oven Cooking instructions below)

  • Preheat air fryer to 380, and add in the chicken skewers. Check at the halfway point on the progress. Depending on your air fryer, it may take anywhere from 15-20 minutes to cook fully for boneless chicken thighs. **Please see below for cooking times for other cuts of chicken.
  • Chicken Skewers:
    Air Fryer (15-20 minutes total) - 380°F for 10 minutes flip over, baste and cook an additional 5-10 minutes.
    Bone In Chicken Thigh:
    Air fryer (20-25 minutes total) – 380°F for 10 minutes skin side down, flip over , baste and cook an additional 10-15 minutes skin side up.
    Drumsticks:
    Air Fryer (20 minutes total) – 380°F for 10 minutes, flip over, baste and cook another 10 minutes.
    Chicken Breast:
    Air Fryer (16-19 minutes total) – 360°F for 10 minutes, flip over and baste and cook another 6-9 minutes.
  • Once your chicken reaches internal temperature of 165 deg, It's ready!
  • Enjoy!

Oven Cooking instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F
  • Add in your chicken skewers on a baking rack.
  • Chicken Skewers:
    Oven (20-25 minutes total) – 400°F for 10 minutes, flip over, baste and cook an additional 10-15 minutes.
    Bone In Chicken Thigh:
    Oven (30-40 minutes total) – 400°F for 10 minutes skin side down, flip over, baste and cook an additional 20-30 minutes skin side up.
    Drumsticks:
    Oven (35-40 minutes total) – 400°F for 20 minutes and flip over, baste and cook another 15-20 minutes.
    Chicken Breast:
    Oven (20-25 minutes total – 400°F for 10 minutes, flip over and baste and cook another 10-15 minutes.
  • Once your chicken reaches internal temperature of 165 deg, It's ready!

Stovetop Instructions for other cuts of chicken

  • Boneless Chicken Thighs - Skin Side down 5 mins, flip and cook 5-6 min skin side up
    Bone In Chicken Thighs - 10 Minutes skin side down, flip and cook 5-8 min skin side up
    Drumsticks - 8 Minutes larger skin side down, flip and cook 8 mins skin side up
  • Once your chicken reaches internal temperature of 165 deg, It's ready!

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