Sprite - Grilled Chicken Skewers

This is not a recipe I would have imagined myself trying, but I am so happy I gave in and tried it.  It is absolutely delicious and quite unique.  Lime and fish sauce are a winning combination.  

8 garlic cloves, finely minced

1 (12 oz) can of Sprite (not diet)

1 1/2 cups Thai Chile sauce, divided

1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp fish sauce

2 tsp kosher salt

3 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1" chunks

Vegetable oil for grill

Juice of 3 limes

1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro

8 (10" long) skewers, bamboo or metal

Mix together garlic, Sprite, 1 cup of Thai Chile sauce, 1/2 cup fish sauce, and 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt in a 1-gallon resealable bag or large baking dish.  Add chicken and turn to coat.  Seal or cover; chill, turning occasionally, at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.  (Marinate 4 hours if you can)

Prepare a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat, oil grate.  Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip back into bag or dish, discard marinade.  Thread chicken onto skewers (about 8 pieces each) and grill, turning once, until cooked through.  Transfer to a platter and let skewers rest 5 minutes.  

Whisk lime juice, cilantro, remaining 1/2 cup Thai Chile Sauce, and remaining 1 Tbsp fish sauce in a small bowl to combine.  Taste sauce and season with salt, if needed.  

Spoon sauce over chicken skewers to serve.