Chicken
Chicken Inasal
Chicken Inasal is a popular Filipino dish originating from Bacolod, known for its flavorful marinated grilled chicken. The chicken is typically marinated in a mixture of vinegar, calamansi (Philippine lime), garlic, ginger, and spices, giving it a distinct tangy and savory taste. It's often served with rice and a side of dipping sauce made from vinegar and soy sauce. The unique grilling technique imparts a smoky flavor, making Chicken Inasal a beloved street food and restaurant favorite across the Philippines.
Total Time
60
mins
Preparation Time
20
mins
Cooking Time
40
mins
Yields
5
servings
Difficulty
Instructions
Begin by marinating the chicken. Place the lemongrass, garlic, shallots, ginger, soy sauce, palm sugar, annatto oil and the juice and zest of the limes in a food processor and blitz to a paste. Rub this mixture all over the chicken thighs, then cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for 4 hours
Ingredients
8 boneless chicken thighs, skinless
1 3/4 oz of lemongrass, roughly chopped
1 1/16 oz of garlic, roughly chopped
3/4 oz of shallots, roughly chopped
1/3 oz of ginger, roughly chopped
20g of annatto oil
1 1/16 oz of light soy sauce, or fish sauce
3/4 oz of palm sugar, grated
5 limes, zested and juiced, or calamansi if you can find them
3 1/2 oz of sugar
3 1/2 oz of water