Filipino-Style Barbecue Chicken - Food Wishes

[@wat5713]

We used this recipe. Grilling is troublesome, but overall it was worth it. My Filipino wife said "Thank you. This was 100% spot on. I can't get Filipino barbecue here in upstate NY, because I'm from California. So you really took me back to a place of joy." Except for making the Banana Ketchup. she ended up getting a bottle of banana ketchup :D

[@JonManProductions]

You made. Banana Ketchup. From Scratch. You absolute legend. Edit: And the Sprite. Just like my dad marinates. Truly a proper Pinoy recipe.

[@4x4games]

You made . Banana Ketchup . From Scratch . You absolute legend . Edit : And the Sprite . Just like my dad marinates . Truly a proper Pinoy recipe .

[@martinehipolito6284]

Second this comment. The 7 up really is an indispensable part of this recipe. Never tried patis with this, that sounds bomb though.

[@catedoge3206]

real

[@liveleandro]

I’m Filipino and I think this is barbecue gospel. Dark meat, soda and fundamental grilling technique. So glad I don’t need to make banana ketchup from scratch.

[@zanard33]

Nothing speaks summer living in the Philippines more than stopping somewhere with your motorcycle next to a barbecue stand in the afternoon, buying two sticks of nice pork and a softdrink. Thank you, Chef John.

[@maydaygarden]

And for me born in the Philippines and growing up in California, the same scenario, listening to a Beach Boy song in Malibu.

[@denden6575]

I'm a filipino and I thought this was pretty simple. I did not expect you'd actually make the banana ketchup from scratch when even I don't know how to. Well done as always chef John!

[@magicalhats]

I don't think even filipinos ever made homemade banana ketchup, lol. To make real filipino, ditch the green rice and lime (never seen a lime in the Philippiines). Just white or if you want, fried garlic rice, and some calamansi.

[@LOTGx]

@@magicalhats Never seen a lime in the Philippines? Have you never heard of calamansi limes??

[@janetseidlitz5976]

@@magicalhats I suspect Chef John could not find calamansi here in the US. You'd probably need to order it to get some.

[@elevate32767]

@@janetseidlitz5976 even the seafood city won't always have calamansi, it's very seasonal

[@ShadyShadok]

So you can buy banana ketchup in store in the Phillipines?

[@unamericano]

As a Hispanic American Philippino food and culture absolutely hits home as another tropical part of the world massively influenced by Spanish colonialism. Lots of similar flavor profiles and just enough different from being Asia instead of the Caribbean or South America to be new and exciting every time I see a new recipe! Thank you for sharing Chef John and to all the Phillipino friends in the comments give me a recipe I should look up please!

[@bobbyalexanderdatingaling]

Look for these recipes on KZbin... 1. Sisig 2. Beef Tapa 3. Chicken Adobo 4. Leche Flan 5. Kaldereta

[@unamericano]

@@bobbyalexanderdatingaling Thank you! Funny that some of those are the same spanish names I'm familiar with but likely have some ingredient or technique I wouldn't associate with the name. Will be cooking soon!

[@bobbyalexanderdatingaling]

@@unamericano , yeah, you're correct. I'm Filipino living in the US now. Filipino flan is very different from the flan in the US. Sisig should be similar to Mexican Carnitas, I think. That's why I'm recommending it. Filipinos normally eat that with rice, but maybe you can put it in a tortilla wrap. :)

[@robdeso5907]

Chef John, you haven't had filipino bbq until you get their spicy vinegar to dip the bbq meat in. Its a must have with the bbq. Look up Spicy filipino vinegar, the brand is Datu Puti, and its the spiced one with the hot green chilies in it.

[@geov3138]

right. Whenever I'm in the US, the condiments for Filipino food are always sweet and sour sauce. We don't really use that in the Philippines. We like sour and spicy dips

[@Dan-yw9sg]

“I actually teach people how to cook things!” Chef John PURE GOLD quote!

[@TravelBreakthrough]

Amen

[@veronicalee1595]

I made this today for Father’s Day and it came out amazing. The Dad’s and other guests were delighted. Thank you Chef for helping me make another Delicious meal.

[@TheLostAngel15]

I see Chef John make Filipino food, I click. But what I didn't expect is for him to make actual banana ketchup from scratch and get it all right. Amazing!

[@kimberlyrobinson3992]

Judging from the comments here, Chef, I’m pretty sure the Philippines will soon make a commemorative stamp with your picture on it! You have Filipinos on here in tears with joy.

[@rockyxbautista]

I knew you were gonna do Filipino food justice from the start, but the Sprite really was the cherry on top. I know this video would get my Lola’s seal of approval!

[@GrillingwithGrove]

he used 7up

[@exgeeinteractive]

@@GrillingwithGrove it's still lemon-lime soda

[@mariamoser6219]

@@GrillingwithGrove òpoiĺilllllllllllllpplllpoppllpppl

[@techtard829]

@@exgeeinteractive No... 7-Up is the ONLY acceptable ingredient in Filipino Satti.

[@d.j.grimes3489]

Chef John, I am the fan who has never commented on your videos, but sings your praises to anyone who will listen. Your Guinness stew, stroganoff, etc, are staples in my home and have been for years. You have been such a huge influence on me for nearly a decade. I made the Filipino bbq this week. “Just like Enrique Iglesias I DID know when to baste this.” Thanks to you of course. My family went nuts in the best way possible and now I know how to make banana ketchup, which I never thought I would even attempt. Thank you for the years of amazing content and all the lessons you have taught me.

[@adammorris9008]

We made this tonight, Chef John. It is one of the best dishes we've eaten, chicken or otherwise. I admit that I was skeptical of the banana ketchup. On its own, it doesn't taste all that great, but transforming it into a mopping sauce makes angels sing. Incidentally, we had no bananas on hand, black or otherwise, but a jar of baby food banana (seriously) is a fine substitute.

[@jaredgolian98]

“Or use banana peel vinegar if you have it. Which you don’t “ 😂 chef John is a national treasure. Definitely trying this recipe soon

[@mattc825]

I heard that too. Banana peel vinegar, lol

[@JonZiegler6]

He should do a survey everytime he says that in a video to see if people do have that item. If people answer honestly, i guess it'd be 99.9% dont

[@theblacktide9474]

Vinegar and oyster sauce is also the shit you'll be eating like a manong

[@JadeMythriil]

For the lime, if you have access to some Philippine Lime or "Calamansi" you should definitely use that. It has a very strong kick to it but the sourness is definitely the best part of it we use it in alot of our seasoning for grilling and even as a condiment or "sawsawan" for grilled meat especiallymixed with some soy sauce.

[@deathpyre42]

How about Calamondin? I know a dude in Florida with a tree

[@bocahdongo7769]

@@deathpyre42 All lime is fine. Or you can use white vinegar if you are desperate enough. The point is some fresh sour/acidity taste

[@nunyabiznes33]

@@deathpyre42 yeah you can use that

[@rajs7876]

Your comment has my mouth watering lkl

[@mitchyoung93]

@@deathpyre42 I've tried to nail this down...I'm 80% sure Kalamansi and Calamondin are the same thing.

[@kburces]

As a Filipino, I have to say this is the best Filipino-style BBQ I’ve ever had. The homemade banana ketchup is what truly sets it apart. Every time I’ve made this, I’ve become the unexpected hero of the gathering. Thank you, Chef John!

[@williampoisson9933]

I tried this dish tonight. I did not have any 7up so I used some mango lemonade I had and it was so good. Everyone absolutely lived it.

[@onocoffee]

No, gentle readers, you MUST use the 7-Up. In the many different barbecues I have tried in my lifetime, the best ones always used 7-Up. And if you want the "real deal" banana catsup, look for the Jufran brand. Thanks Chef for bringing this recipe!

[@hope5360]

I was thinking a combo of lemonade and seltzer?

[@opwave79]

@@hope5360 that might work. As long as you get the fizzy carbonated bubbles, lemon, and sugar in there you’ll be fine.

[@marybethleib8286]

“gentle readers” ... lol lol lol

[@stevelogan5475]

Folks, if you can't/don't like fish sauce, dissolve 2-4 small anchovy filets in a tbls of olive oil in a small skillet & use that , gives it umami flavor

[@nichompolas]

This reminds me of the late Anthony Bourdain cause he loved Filipino food and believed it would be the next big thing in America. I’m not Filipino but I believe the world could use more Filipino food.

[@chickie3376]

I agree. Filipino bbq, lumpia, and pancit! I live in the Boston area and recently visited my Filipino “family” ( my family sponsored their immigration to the US back in the 60’s and we’ve been like family ever since) who now live out in Southern California and I was surprised how many Filipino restaurants they had. We need some on the east coast!

[@Rat-mk6fk]

Too much pork.

[@lipstickzombie4981]

@@Rat-mk6fk Go to the south and eat with the Moro. Heavy Muslim populace with lots of chicken, beef, fishand goat meals. Tulaytom, satti, pastil and kurma are their heavyhitters

[@Rat-mk6fk]

@@lipstickzombie4981 I don't eat Halal. I'm Christian.

[@fightingmink]

Back in the early 80s as a kid, I used to get these at the Barrio Fiesta in Stockton along with family gatherings. It’s the main food next to the lechon for summer cooking. Since I moved away joining the Marines and going to college thereafter, I always reminisce about this. I had no idea how to make this. Thank you. Now my kids can experience this.

[@staceylane8660]

omg! I remember going downtown to the Filipino Plaza for the Barrio Fiesta and the Asparagus Festival, too! I've moved as well but will always remember those hot hot summers in the 209.

[@fightingmink]

@@staceylane8660 It's over. They tried one year to bring it back. So sad.

[@TsunamiWombat]

One of the more impressive things about Jon's channel is he's been at this literally over a decade (check the video backlog it goes back to 09 IIRC) and he keeps finding new recipes and techniques to try. I wonder if the research process is very laborious

[@adonai2me]

I’m Filipina. I’ve never attempted banana ketchup from scratch. You’re the real deal, Chef John! Have followed you for over a decade. Looking forward to more Filipino recipes on your channel.

[@gvnthercentralperk8583]

I think it was my grandmother who told me that the 7-up/Sprite makes the meat juicy and tender. I just had this 3 days ago, bought it from my favorite barbeque place, along with pork, chicken liver, and gizzard barbeque. Same sauce. Perfect on top of garlic fried rice. 👌

[@Lesevesel]

OMGoodness. Banana Ketchup from scratch. You psychopath. Thanks, Chef John!

[@TheMatrix0022]

Wonderful timing Chef John. I just discovered this method of BBQing and have been planning to give it a shot. I found this from a fast food joint which skewered pork. A hat tip to the Filipino's for this wonderful BBQ sauce.

[@chinoyhealingfoodstravels8888]

Wow ! Chef John. You nailed the banana ketchup recipe. Growing up, banana ketchup is part of our culture as you see a bottle of Jufran from every household’s dining table. I followed your recipe and it tasted very similar to Jufran. I have no clue how this ketchup is made until I watched your video. I appreciate you sharing Filipino cuisine to the world. Mabuhay!

[@MJFish]

When I was looking it up, the banana ketchups I found had Bell pepper, but not tomato. Is that uncommon?

[@TravelBreakthrough]

I just checked out your healing channel awesome content

[@chinoyhealingfoodstravels8888]

@@MJFish Greeting! I think both red bell peppers and tomatoes contribute to the flavor and color 😀

[@chinoyhealingfoodstravels8888]

@@TravelBreakthrough Thanks. Appreciate your time in checking. Stay tuned🥰

[@kiir0whei23]

Dear Chef John, I've been a follower of youe channel since forever thinking one day you will make me proud as a Filipino. Dreams do come true. 😭

[@marlamayvillanueva9379]

Wow! I didn't expect this! I'm filipino and I didn't expect you'll feature something filipino and didn't expect you'll make a banana ketchup from scratch! We just buy our banana ketchup from the grocery. 😅 But good job! 👍

[@kingpickle3712]

[@Lesevesel]

But he just showed you how to do it from scratch...

[@ikazuchioni]

Never expected you'd make a Filipino dish here. Thanks Chef John!

[@aboogie2794]

Excellent job! Looks legit from my Filipino eyes! Good job making the banana ketchup from scratch! I'm sure it's healthier!

[@CruzR1111]

FYI - using sprite or 7 up not only adds flavour/sugar it’s the carbonisation from the fizzy bubbles of the soft drink/soda/pop that penetrates the meat and tenderises it. At least that’s what my uncles have told me. It really does make a big difference even my aussie husband has been using it for steak marinades. The first time I saw 7up in a recipe was at a seafood market in Manila nearly 30 years ago. We picked the crabs and they cooked it up using Margarine (fake butter), chilli garlic and 7up. It was bloody delicious and I’ve used this recipe on other seafoods like shrimps (Aussies actually call them prawns), scallops and Moreton bay bugs (kind of like a small flat and more delicious lobster) Thanks for showing us your very traditional take on filo bbq thai marinade works incredibly with Maryland chicken, pork butt or shoulde or my fave thinly sliced pork belly. I also LOVE that you included a recipe for banana ketchup that I can use GF soy sauce with and doesn’t have any msg or food preservatives! Will be trying this recipe this week but it’s very similar already to how I know it’s done. (Fish sauce makes sense!)

[@ktfitz4604]

Cannot wait to try this!

[@msmaupin]

I just discovered banana ketchup at a new local Filipino resto last week! Went great with the spring rolls they made, like Vietnamese style crispy spring rolls. Awesome. Thanks chef John!

[@DragonFruitDelish1]

Hi Chef, I’m sure by now you know you can buy banana ketchup at mostly every Asian supermarket and for sure at seafood city, which is a Filipino supermarket similar to Safeway, Nob Hill, Amazon, etc. A brand called Jufran seems to be the most popular I’ve seen at my friends homes. I can’t wait to try, Thanks for sharing .

[@avariceseven9443]

That’s some fancy banana ketchup! Would definitely like that more than the bottled ones we have here in the Philippines. Ours, tbh, isnt that good. Just sweet and sour, not a lot of spices. I’d only recommend bottled banana ketchup if you’re in a rush or want authentic street food Filipino bbq but if you want a better version of that, I highly suggest chef John’s version. Another addition, the best sauce of Filipino bbq is a mixture of soysauce, vinegar and calamansi (or lime if you dont have it. Add chili if you want it spicy. You’d think 2 sour ingredients is too much but they serve different purposes. The calamansi will add a fruity note to the sourness of the vinegar. You can skip the vinegar altogether. I’ve always wanted chef John to give a take on a Filipino dish and this one did not disappoint and i was even more delighted that he actually made banana ketchup from scratch. It’s a nice touch for people like me that might not like how plain the generic banana ketchup in bottles are.

[@sola2625]

Have to agree! I grew up having store-bought banana ketchup and it always tasted too artificial and "chemically" or too flat and one-note so when given a choice I preferred the richer, more umami-laden tomato catsup more.

[@dimasakbar7668]

The width of Chef John's culinary repertoire is just astounding. Now you even tell how to make something as regionally endemic as banana ketchup. I wonder how many people inspired by you into pro chef, or at least upgrade themselves to pro home cooks.

[@Infinitebrandon]

I'm from Hawaii and amazed at his dynamic versatility. Pinoys are some of my best friends and this chicken looks great, worthy of my Maui bradas

[@Megazoid-my7cp]

Papa and UFC are the best brands of banana ketchup you can buy. However, authentic philippine barbecue use pork meat for that marinade. if we barbecue chicken, most common is the quarter cut without removing the skin. the marinading recipe is inasal style.

[@desivillasonntag]

I'm a Filipino and I'm so happy that you've made a recipe for our food. I'm going to start making my own banana ketchup from now on. Thank you! 🤗

[@lordseph]

I asked my mom and aunts why they added Sprite (or coke depending on the meat) to grilled meats and she told me the main reason was to tenderize them. And yeah, just like the other comments here, street corner barbecue grills here in the Philippines are the best!

[@tachiebillano6244]

Other versions of this Filipino marinade use pineapple juice, calamansi juice, or a combo of both. (Because these fruits grow more abundantly in the Philippines than lemons and limes.)

[@VintageFLA]

I'm so glad you are doing more international recipes and teaching us how to make some of the ingredients/sauces/marinades. Also a big thumbs up for the use of fish sauce. It does smell strong but cooking transforms it. I like the Red Boat brand from Vietnam.

[@davidkuhns8389]

It's a Filipino recipe. He should have used Patis, the Filipino fish sauce.

[@SuzanneBaruch]

@@davidkuhns8389 oh for goodness sakes ... *it doesn't matter!*

[@AP-dd3xp]

Red boat is one of the few first press fish sauces available commercially, the best out there.

[@lipstickzombie4981]

@@davidkuhns8389 Oh dude the disappointment you will have if you compare Filipino patis to even the wimpiest of Thai fish sauces. Even our export version of Datu Puti and Barrio Fiesta patis is an embarrassment 😔 Mabuti lang sa Wala. There's even news coming around that pleco is being used for the more unscrupulous sari-sari store versions.

[@sola2625]

@Lipstick Zombie True dat! Thai fish sauce brands make our Filipino brands taste like super watered-down versions 😢

[@conradsmithlacsina4166]

You made everything excellently-- from the banana ketchup to the marinade to the charring to the eating.

[@nightwing4065]

Chef you've just summoned the Filipinos! 👍

[@xnonsuchx]

I love it when he throws in that turmeric-cures-everything joke. I mostly just add it to Thai yellow curry to make it more yellow. And I agree with fish sauce. It’s the nastiest, most pungent thing on its own (I’d rather do shots of Worcestershire sauce), but add it to other things or even just some sugar and it’s amazing.

[@TOASTEngineer]

Worcestershire sauce _is_ just fish sauce plus some other things that I don't remember.

[@lipstickzombie4981]

I do hope you tackle our other versions of Filipino barbecue Chef John. We also have inasal (Lemongrass chicken barbecue) and Zamboanga satti which are regional specialties aside from the traditional inihaw that you made for this vid.

[@deenz1981]

I was already impressed with the homemade banana ketchup, but then you made an authentic basting sauce with the fish sauce. Good job Chef Juan.

[@carloascano662]

Chef John…mad respect to you sir.

[@rickbuencamino358]

Chef... traditionally, the rice we serve with Filipino style pork or chicken barbecue is called "Java Rice" and another side dish is a sweet salty, pickled green papaya called "achara".

[@crystalkring]

So yumm! Well done Chef John for attempting to make filipino chicken bbq. I’m a Filo- Aussie and believe it or not I haven’t tried making a banana ketchup from scratch 😅 I’ll definitely give this one a go! ✨

[@TheTinkerersWife]

Love that there aren't weird ingredients used for the banana ketchup. I really like Red Boat fish sauce over others. It has a much better flavor overall.

[@darwinkius]

Red Boat is more expensive but it is the smoothest, best-tasting and highest-quality fish sauce I have ever tasted.

[@cryptolioicecreamoranges6974]

I just took this recipe a step further, I marinated whole bone in chicken thighs for 24 hours, then a I cooked the marinade, made a roux, reduced down some heavy cream, along with the cooked marinade, and some fried mushrooms... Made an amazing sauce to smother the thighs in with some rice! I invented a recipe!

[@chicmerify]

Salute to my favorite chef for making our filipino bbq chicken! you went beyond my expectation ,making your own banana ketchup

[@r.gabrielocot4253]

John, all along I thought you had something against Filipino food and/or culture until finally this! I'm a big big fan of your cooking vlogs and have collected loads of your recipes. My favorite is your Peposo version. Thank you so much. Your next Filipino dish dive, adding your own twist to it as usual, should be the uniquely Filipino Kare-Kare (pronounced Kari-kari, which doesn't involved curry thus having no Indian or Pakistani influence but rather this dish has African origin)dish which simply employ red meat preferably oxtail as is the tradition in Filipino kitchens, pure undiluted and unseasoned peanut butter, fish sauce, lemon grass and other fundamental spices. Basically that's it and top the dish with veggies i.g. eggplant, string beans and bokchoy. Find model Kare-Kare recipes on KZbin for reference. Best to you.

[@frankkolton1780]

"something against Filipino food" Au contraire, Chef John put up an Adobo recipe (duck adobo) about ten years ago.

[@rafaelperalta1676]

This is really well made, Chef John. 😊 This recipe of yours is as authentic as it gets. You even made banana ketchup from scratch.

[@melanieshannon122]

When I was in PI, there was lumpia and "barbeque" on the street. Fantastic! I've never had anything quite like the Q.

[@Gerisheng]

This looks and sounds amazing, and I will be making this soon. I love that you're moving into different international flavors in marinade/basting ideas, because I've been wanting to grill more lately without doing the same old thing.

[@AllNaturale11]

You explained everything so well. I love listening to you. Thank you!

[@jenxycusper]

My Filipino wife appreciates how authentic your Filipino barbecue is. Good job.

[@backstagejane]

It's great that you went ahead and demonstrated how banana ketchup is made. For most folks who are always rushing, like myself, I go buy a bottle of commercially-made product from the neighborhood store when I make fried chicken and use that as a condiment or dip and the rest to mix into a Filipino-style spaghetti recipe which is more of the sweet side. Great video, as always!

[@kylegray9608]

There are lots of Filipino grocery stores in the Bay Area!! Thank you for the great recipe :)

[@kerryblackburn7850]

You're the boss, of whether or not we use fish sauce

[@dreckman69]

I will try to make this, it sounds amazing!

[@connieaquino1062]

Chef John... you are as original as some of your recipes.

[@arunramachandran5012]

Wow, what a legendary recipe! And hats off to you and to Filipino (Pinoy?) cuisine. I honestly feel it is so under-discovered and under-appreciated. Looking at the basting sauce and the technique, I wonder if this would be a great way to cook ribs or whole smoked chicken? The smoke flavor and crust from the low and slow American BBQ cooking would only boost the flavors and the basting sauce and marinade with its sugar content and deep tropical and Eastern flavors should support either dish really well as it gets slowly smoked.

[@richrebs950]

Pinoy bbq sauce in used to marinate and baste all types of meat.. so go ahead and try it on ribs and whole chicken

[@Gaspar314]

Try it with pork belly. Even better than the chicken.

[@tachiebillano6244]

Excellent version! The mix of lemon and lime juice is the best thing you can do when you don't have any calamansi fruit, which tastes a bit like a combination of those two fruits, minus the bitterness. (And with the tiniest hint of saltiness.)

[@ginag17]

You can buy banana ketchup in most Bay Area supermarkets. Used to get them at our local Luckys & Safeway. This bbq recipe is geared more towards pork. Try and find a recipe for Chicken Inasal now you are taking a burst of flavors. It’s an Ilonggo/Negrense type of cooking that was made famous by a fast food restaurant called Mang Inasal.

[@Askharr]

Banana ketchup is the best thing, ever. Someone I knew sent me a bottle of it once. It's so good on just about everything, from fries to fried chicken.

[@gailramirez5556]

Yey! thank you for featuring one of our classic. Im Filipino, never been so proud of our humble street grub!😍🥰

[@arawtgabi]

As a Filipino, I approve of this video!

[@paulnonatuse.bautista1294]

This filipino here approves!!! Chef John is the best!!!

[@johnboleyjr.1698]

Thanks for the Banana Ketchup recipe. I might have to try that using Pinoy Spice for the vinegar.

[@PDXTundra]

Bottled banana ketchup is pretty good, but after watching you make it from scratch I won’t be buying it anymore! That color of the chicken is dreamy. Thanks, Chef John!

[@WinstonRommelVargas]

One other thing. Im a Filipino and this is my first time watching someone cook banana ketchup. Im definitely gonna cook some.

[@robdeso5907]

I've been saying for years now that filipino bbq is the best bbq. The first filipino that opens a street vendor in manhattan selling bbq pork and chicken kebobs with spicy vinegar and garlic rice will take over NYC street vendor scene.

[@davidd1066]

I believe Chef John is in/near the Bay Area, CA and therefore should have easy(ish) access to calamondin (calamansi) citrus for future Pinoy recipes! This video made my day!

[@moremetafeta]

I think this may be the best bbq chicken dish I have ever had, or, to understate it a bit to be safe, I could just say that it was REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY GOOD. I did some of the eating but my wife made it. Initially I was concerned about the overpowering smell of the marinade as it was being made and reduced, but it turned out wonderfully, She cooked this in a Ronco EZ Store rotisserie for around 40 mins, using skewer attachments, and the resulting caramelization looked amazing. Putting the smooth side of the chicken outward was a great tip. This will be on frequent rotation.

[@theresahaines2647]

I’m half Filipino and I’ve never had barbecue like this before. I’m definitely going to try this. Thanks for sharing.

[@lilliputlittle]

That is so going on the new grill! The ingredients/steps are very similar to some of the huli-huli (turn, turn) grilled chicken recipes that I've seen.

[@ruthie8887]

I recommemded you to cook Filipino Dynamite. Its a good beer snack and another version of Lumpia. Great for parties or watching sports with your friends.

[@vjm3]

My best friend and I went to college together. He doesn't really talk alot about his Filipino background, but as my bro I always try to do little things like this. Once he made me some soy sauce chicken and it turned out amazing. I want to try making this. I wonder what he'll say when I mention "Yeah I saved some of the banana ketchup for the grill layering." He'll probably look at me like I'm an alien.

[@patgumaer5319]

hi chef john!! snuck into your live chat that just ended! (well, you left the door open...) but of course i couldnt comment bc we're not members! planning to change that situation tonight! WE LOVE YOUR SHOW!! xoxo

[@OptimusWombat]

If the marinade isn't thick enough to use as a basting sauce, then just simmer it over your stove to reduce. Plus the added benefit of killing off any stray microbes left behind by the chicken.

[@asmaa_vlog_85]

I feel happy when I get a notification that you have uploaded a new video 🥰😘😍. Thank you very much for uploading the video. Your videos fill me with so much positive energy 🍓♥️🥰😍

[@quackwoofjav]

Wow! Just wow! Been learning from you chef for years now. First dish I made was the tomato bisk

[@barbarareyes3005]

hi chef John it is nice to see that you decided to do Filipino barbbq and honestly we never make banana ketchup from scratch you were the first to make this on social media... and thanks for that... we just eat meat or everything dry food with this ketchup... lol we use this too in making Filipino spaghetti and or Jollibee style spaghetti...😋😋😋😍😍😍😂😂😂

[@lipstickzombie4981]

It's our substitute to tomato sauce in some of our dishes as well. Everyday Afritada and menudo comes to mind.

[@LiveLoveLaugh22]

Hi, so today I’m making your falafel, Greek tzatziki sauce and pita bread recipe… Many thx for sharing your talent. 🤗 Can’t wait to try this one….

[@commonsense2680]

I've never seen Banana Ketchup before, finally a different blend of ingredients and it looks great although I have not tried it yet. Looks great and as usual I love your videos. Have you won any awards for your cooking videos?

[@bustaubie]

Chef John is the GOAT!

[@CC-TimesTwo]

Banana sauce is amazing, especially with scrambled eggs and sausage. :)

[@chickie3376]

My Filipino “uncle” used to make the best chicken wings when I was a kid in the 80’s. This looks like them but not in wing form. He always had cases of Sprite in his kitchen, too. Sadly the recipe went the grave with him- so I definitely need to try this! I think I might use tenderloins instead, though. I no longer like bone in wings like I did as a kid. I’m a chicken breast person but maybe a tenderloin will be a happy medium between thighs and breasts.

[@ceecee8757]

I always find chicken breasts too dry for BBQ. Thighs are the best!

[@sabby3525]

thanks for featuring this Chef John!

[@WinstonRommelVargas]

Authentic. Kudos to you!!!

[@Rm0544]

Love these skewers of succulent morsels of chicken. One of my favorites.

[@jasonsmith2775]

Ahhhh... CJ!! THIS is Why I come to you in the first place! Top Mark's!!! 🥇

[@joekokasko2486]

Just made your Filipino barbecued chicken, delicious as all your recipes. If your gig as a comedian doesn’t work out, you may be able to make it as a chef,

[@vonnabeabe3098]

Enrique Iglesias is Filipino too so good job chef John!

[@popcornpretzel6720]

I’m so happy!!! Thanks chef John!

[@NonChalant34]

pinoy chicken bbq has so many iterations, but you sir, definitely nailed the general flavors needed to make one. salamat!