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Classic Chicken Inasal
Traditional dish · Filipino
A traditional Filipino grilled chicken dish marinated in a flavorful blend of vinegar, calamansi juice, annatto oil, and spices, then grilled over charcoal for a smoky, tangy, and slightly sweet taste.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs and legs1.5 kg
- Cane vinegar1/2 cup
- Calamansi juice1/4 cup
- Garlic, minced4 cloves
- Ginger, grated1 tbsp
- Annatto oil1/4 cup
- Soy sauce2 tbsp
- Brown sugar1 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Black pepper1/2 tsp
- Lemongrass stalks, bruised2
Steps
- 1
In a large bowl, combine cane vinegar, calamansi juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, annatto oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and bruised lemongrass stalks. Mix well.
- 2
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably 2-4 hours.
- 3
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using charcoal, prepare the coals for direct grilling.
- 4
Remove chicken from marinade, reserving the marinade. Discard lemongrass stalks.
- 5
Grill the chicken for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred. Baste with reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes of grilling.
- 6
Serve hot, traditionally with a side of rice and extra calamansi.
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