Filipino Grilled Chicken Inasal
Ingredients
- chicken legs
- lemongrass
- garlic
- ginger
- black pepper
- sugarcane vinegar
- calamansi juice
- chicken skins
- annatto seeds
- butter
- rice
- spiced vinegar
Marinade
- lemongrass
- garlic
- ginger
- black pepper
- sugarcane vinegar
- calamansi juice
Basting oil
- chicken skins
- annatto seeds
- butter
- calamansi juice
Preparation
Marinate the chicken legs overnight in a mixture of lemongrass, garlic, ginger, black pepper, sugarcane vinegar, and calamansi juice.
Prepare the basting oil by rendering fat from chicken skins, infusing it with annatto seeds, and then adding butter and calamansi juice.
Grill the marinated chicken on a hibachi or barbecue, basting frequently with the oil during cooking.
Serve the grilled chicken with a side of rice and dipping sauces, including spiced vinegar and the basting sauce.
Notes
Annatto is a natural food coloring derived from seeds, often used in various cuisines for its vibrant hue.
This dish draws inspiration from Filipino food sources like @sarap_baon on Instagram.
