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Lechon Manok

Lechon Manok

Unlike Inihaw na Manok (Filipino grilled chicken) where the chicken is cut into parts before grilling, Lechon Manok is a whole chicken that is roasted after being marinated in a sour-salty mixture made with fish sauce and calamansi juice before being stuffed with aromatics such as lemongrass and scallions. The result is a juicy, flavorful, and aromatic roast chicken that is distinctly Filipino. Serve this during birthday celebrations or other special occasions and you’ll have yourself a dish that will definitely be the talk of the town!
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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 90 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
  • Serves: 6 people
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
90 minutes
Total Time
1 hour and 45 minutes
Serves
6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 pc onion, chopped
  • 1 head garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, pounded
  • 4 pcs bay leaves (laurel leaves)
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup calamansi juice
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the Chicken. Rub the chicken inside out with salt and pepper and let it rest for 10 minutes before marinating
  • Marinate the Chicken. In a large mixing bowl, combine 10 to 12 pcs calamansi, 60 ml soy sauce, 30 ml fish sauce, 15 g grated ginger, 1 onion, sliced , 8 cloves garlic, crushed and 40 g brown sugar and stir until sugar has been dissolved. Add the whole chicken into the bowl and coat it with the marinade. Allow it to marinate for at least 8 hours in the fridge (covered with plastic cling wrap).
  • Stuff the Chicken. Remove chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Stuff the chicken with lemongrass and scallions.
  • Roast the Chicken. Lightly coat the chicken with olive oil and roast it in the oven at 176°C for 40 minutes. After 40 minutes, flip the chicken and roast for another 40 minutes while basting occasionally with the oil drippings. Turn up the heat to 204°C and continue to roast for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the chicken is nicely charred.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 248
  • Total Fat: 18g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Sodium: 58mg
  • Potassium: 280mg
  • Cholesterol: 77mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 0g

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