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Chicken Inasal Recipe

Chicken Inasal Recipe

Chicken Inasal is a popular grilled chicken recipe which is marinated overnight with soy sauce, vinegar and other aromatics.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Marinate Time12 hours
Total Time12 hours 55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: Chicken Inasal, chicken inasal skewers
Servings: 6
Calories: 545kcal
Author: Jenalyn Rose Forbes

Ingredients

  • 1 kg chicken legs bone-in skin-on
  • 1 head garlic minced
  • 1 thumb-sized ginger crushed
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 cup coconut vinegar
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 2 stalks lemon grass crushed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp annatto seed
  • ½ cup margarine

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, marinate the chicken legs with garlic, ginger, brown sugar, coconut vinegar, lemon grass, lemon juice, salt and pepper Transfer the marinate into a large resealable plastic and refrigerate over night.
  • To prepare the abasting saucel, soak the annatto seed with ¼ cup water and let it sit for 15 minutes. In a small pot over medium heat, melt the butter then add the annatto liquid. Bring to boil then turn off the heat. Transfer into a small bowl and let it cool.
  • Prepare the grill and take out the chicken from the refrigerator. Using a sharp knife, make a parallel shallow cut through the chicken skin. Put into the skewer. Grill the chicken for 20-25 minutes or until cook while generously basting with annatto oil.
  • Transfer into a serving plate with hot steamed rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1146IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg