Chicken Inasal recipe

Chicken Inasal

by @flovan4ever
Prep Time
1hr
Cook Time
18min
Total Time
1hr 18min

A popular Filipino grilled chicken dish marinated in a mixture of spices and vinegar, then basted with a flavorful annatto oil mixture.

Ingredients

4 Servings
  • 2lb
    chicken, cut into serving pieces
  • 2tbsp
    ginger, minced
  • 2tbsp
    garlic, minced
  • 3/4cup
    lemongrass, chopped
  • 1cup
    coconut vinegar
  • 1/2cup
    lemon or calamansi juice
  • 1tbsp
    salt
  • 1/4cup
    brown sugar
  • 1cup
    lemon soda soft drink
  • 1/2tbsp
    ground black pepper

Basting Sauce

  • 3tbsp
    annatto oil (atsuete oil)
  • 1/2cup
    margarine, softened
  • 1/4tsp
    salt
  • 1tsp
    lemon or calamansi juice

How to make Chicken Inasal

  1. In a freezer bag or large bowl, combine chicken, lemongrass, salt, ground black pepper, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, vinegar, lemon-lime soda, and lemon juice.

  2. Stir or shake the mixture until every ingredient is well incorporated. Marinate for 1 to 3 hours.

  3. In a bowl, combine margarine, annatto oil, salt, and lemon juice then stir. Set aside.

  4. Grill the chicken while basting with a generous amount of the margarine mixture.

  5. Transfer the grilled chicken to a serving plate.

  6. Serve with sinamak. Share and enjoy!

Tips & Tricks

  1. For best results, marinate the chicken overnight.

  2. Use fresh lemongrass for a more aromatic flavor.