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Chicken Inasal Recipe

Filipino chicken inasal served with fresh lettuce, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and lime on a white plate, with annatto oil in the background.
Juicy chicken inasal with a simple marinade and homemade annatto chicken oil, inspired by Bacolod street food flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Serving Size 2

Equipment

  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing bowl
  • Basting brush
  • Grill or oven
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 1 stalk lemongrass sliced thinly
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Thai shallot finely chopped
  • 2 thin slices ginger
  • 2 tbsp chicken inasal oil
  • ½ tsp black peppercorns
  • 1 ½ tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp vinegar cane or rice vinegar
  • 4 chicken legs

Instructions

  • Slice the ginger and lemongrass thinly, mince the garlic, and finely chop the shallot.
  • Pound the lemongrass first in a mortar until broken down, then add ginger, shallot, garlic, and peppercorns, pounding into a coarse paste.
  • Transfer to a bowl and mix in the chicken inasal oil, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, water, and vinegar.
  • Add the chicken legs and coat well with the marinade. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Grill over medium heat, basting if you like, until the chicken is cooked through.

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Nutrition Facts
Chicken Inasal Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
719
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
55
g
85
%
Saturated Fat
 
12
g
75
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
13
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
26
g
Cholesterol
 
240
mg
80
%
Sodium
 
1341
mg
58
%
Potassium
 
636
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
44
g
88
%
Vitamin A
 
238
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
46
mg
5
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered approximate.