Chicken Inasal
Prep Time:
1 hr
Cook Time:
12-16 mins
Serves:
4
Level:
Intermediate
About the Recipe
Chicken Inasal is a popular grilled chicken dish in the Philippines that is marinated in a combination of calamansi juice (or lemon or lime juice), vinegar, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, annatto powder (or annatto oil), fish sauce, and salt. The chicken is then skewered and grilled until charred in spots and cooked through.
Chicken Inasal is typically served with steamed rice and a dipping sauce made with vinegar, soy sauce, and chopped onions and chili peppers. It is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for a summer barbecue or a casual dinner party.
Ingredients
2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
1/2 cup calamansi juice (or lemon or lime juice)
1/2 cup vinegar
3/4 cup lemongrass chopped
1/2 cup lemon soda (like Sprite or 7-Up)
1 tablespoon annatto powder (or 2 tablespoons annatto oil)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup garlic, minced
2 tablespoons ginger, minced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon salt
Bamboo skewers
Basting Sauce:
2 tablespoons annatto oil atsuete oil
1 teaspoon lemon or calamansi juice
1/2 cup butter softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the calamansi juice, vinegar, lemon soda, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, fish sauce, annatto powder, and salt. Mix well to combine.
Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and mix well to coat them evenly with the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
In a bowl, combine margarine, annatto oil, salt, and lemon juice then set aside.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Thread the chicken onto the bamboo skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
Grill the chicken for about 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and charred in spots. Grill the chicken while basting generous amount of the annatto oil mixture.
Serve the chicken inasal hot with steamed rice and some sliced cucumbers and tomatoes on the side.
Enjoy your delicious Chicken Inasal!
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