Tangy Barbecue Skewers
Fast and flavor-packed barbecue skewers suitable for chicken or pork, marinated in a soda-driven sauce perfect for grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup light sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup lemon juice or lime juice
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1–2 teaspoons salt
- 1 can lime soda or Sprite
- 5 pounds chicken or pork, cut into bite-sized chunks
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lemon/lime juice, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and lime soda until sugar dissolves.
- Cut meat into bite-sized chunks, add to marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (preferably 24 hours).
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Thread marinated meat onto skewers with gaps for even cooking.
- Grill for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Let skewers rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Reduce salt if your soy is salty. If you’re watching sugar intake, reduce soda to 1/2 can and add a splash of water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg