Ain’t No Roast Chicken Like This Pinoy Lechon Manok Recipe
Whose tummy doesn’t rumble at the sight of perfectly marinated and roasted lechon manok? The aroma alone is enough to get even the pickiest of eaters drooling at the mouth. It’s one of those dishes that Filipinos really simot sa sobrang sarap! This beginner-friendly lechon manok recipe walks you through all the steps to whipping up homemade lechon manok, from mixing the marinade to the actual roasting. The next time you need a recipe for lechon manok, you know where to go. Better yet, bookmark this dish for when you want to impress in the kitchen.
Tips
While you can marinate your chicken for as quick as four hours, we highly recommend leaving it in the marinade for 24 hours. Marinating your chicken overnight allows flavor to really seep into the meat, making for a tastier treat.
Ingredients
- 1 pc whole chicken, about 1.5kg to 1.8kg
- 2 tbsp rock salt
- 1/4 cup Knorr Liquid Seasoning
- 2 tbsp calamansi juice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup lemon lime soda
- 2 tsp ground pepper
- 1 pc onion, quartered
- 6 pcs garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 pcs lemongrass stalks, pounded
- to taste salt and pepper
Cooking Method
Nutritional Data
- Without milk
- Egg Free
- Lactose Free
- Nut Free
- Diet Paleo
- Suitable For Pregnancy
- Wheat Free
