Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.
- Grill over medium-hot coals rather than high flame to cook the meat through without charring the outside.
- Use a wire rack when baking chicken wings so heat circulates evenly and the skin crisps on all sides.
- Toss chicken wings in cornstarch before baking for an extra-crispy skin without deep frying.
Cooking Tips
Let the meat rest at room temperature for 15–20 minutes before grilling so it cooks evenly from edge to center. Baste the marinade on during the last few minutes of grilling — applying it too early can char the sugars and create bitter flavors.
Ingredient Substitutions
Chicken alternatives: Pork shoulder or boneless thigh meat can substitute for chicken in stews. For lighter fare, extra-firm tofu or seitan works in stir-fries and braises. Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The flavors often deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
Billy's BBQ Chicken
Billy's BBQ Chicken — a Filipino chicken dish with local spices and herbs. A comforting meal passed down through generations.
Instructions
- Coat the chicken pieces with oil and rub salt and pepper all over.
- Start heating-up your grill. Both charcoal and gas grills are ok to use.
- Place the chicken on the hot grill. Let each side grill for 7 minutes. Baste the uncooked side of the chicken with BBQ sauce.
- Turn-over the chicken. Baste the grilled side with BBQ sauce. Close the grill. Have the chicken grill for 8 to 10 minutes. Continue to turn over the chicken and grill for 5 minutes on each side until the inside temp reaches 170F (you need a meat thermometer to be on the safe side).
- Serve this with grilled corn on the cob.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.
- Grill over medium-hot coals rather than high flame to cook the meat through without charring the outside.
- Use a wire rack when baking chicken wings so heat circulates evenly and the skin crisps on all sides.
- Toss chicken wings in cornstarch before baking for an extra-crispy skin without deep frying.
Cooking Tips
Baste the marinade on during the last few minutes of grilling — applying it too early can char the sugars and create bitter flavors.
Substitutions
Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
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