Charred chicken pieces and bright citrus segments skewered on crisp, caramelized bamboo sticks. Brilliant colors of sunset orange, tawny brown, and garnet red create a gradient of warm tones under the glow of the BBQ glaze. Cilantro leaves adorn the platter, adding flecks of vibrant green to the expansive palette. Finishing the dish are bursts of pomelo sections comfortably nestled between the BBQ basted chicken pieces.

BBQ Pomelo Chicken Skewers

Name: BBQ Pomelo Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: medium pomelo, 2 segmented; chicken tenderloins, 1.5 lbs cut into skewer-sized pieces; BBQ sauce, 1 cup store bought or homemade; garlic clove, 4 crushed; extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons; cilantro leaves, 0.5 cup for garnish; bamboo skewers, a pack; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 45 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style American

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: January 10, 2024

Here's a unique recipe that puts a spin on classic American cuisine! Marrying the traditional BBQ chicken with the elegant, exotic flavor of Pomelo, this dish is sure to make your dinner unique and memorable.

Ingredients (for 4)

Medium pomelo - 2 - segmented
Chicken tenderloins - 1.5 lbs - cut into skewer-sized pieces
Bbq sauce - 1 cup - store bought or homemade
Garlic clove - 4 - crushed
Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Cilantro leaves - 0.5 cup - for garnish
Bamboo skewers - a pack
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 💦🎍⏰

Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent them from burning when they are on the grill.
Step 2 - 🍗🥣🕐

In a large bowl, mix the chicken pieces, BBQ sauce, crushed garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper together. Cover and let it marinate in the fridge for at least an hour.
Step 3 - 🔥⏳

Preheat your grill on a medium heat setting.
Step 4 - 🍡🍗🍈

Thread a piece of the marinated chicken onto a skewer, followed by a segment of pomelo. Repeat this pattern until the skewer is filled, do this for all skewers.
Step 5 - 🔥🍡🔄

Place the assembled skewers on the grill. Turn them occasionally and brush with leftover marinade until charred and the chicken is cooked thoroughly.
Step 6 - 🍽️🌿😋

Garnish the cooked skewers with cilantro leaves before serving.

Additional

For an extra burst of flavor, you can add some fresh Pomelo juice to your BBQ sauce, or sprinkle some Pomelo zest over the grilled skewers before serving. This dish pairs brilliantly with a fresh green salad or some grilled vegetables.