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Lechon Manok Paksiw Recipe

lechon manok paksiw recipe

Lechon Manok Paksiw Recipe: A Flavorful Filipino Leftover Makeover

Transform your leftover Lechon Manok (roasted chicken) into a rich, tangy, and savory stew with this Lechon Manok Paksiw recipe! This dish takes juicy roasted chicken and simmers it in a sweet-sour vinegar sauce with garlic, onions, and bay leaves, then thickens it with Lechon Sauce (Mang Tomas) for an extra layer of flavor. The result? A tender, saucy, and deeply satisfying meal that tastes even better than the original roast!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Zero waste – Revives leftover lechon manok brilliantly.
✔ Restaurant-quality flavor – Rich, tangy, and slightly sweet
✔ Quick & easy – Ready in 30 minutes
✔ Versatile – Great with rice, bread, or as pulutan

Pro Tips

🔥 Extra tender? Simmer longer (add more water if needed).
🍯 Sweeter sauce? Add 1 tbsp honey or banana ketchup.
🌶 Spicy kick? Add chopped siling labuyo or chili flakes.

Serving Suggestions

🍚 With garlic fried rice – Perfect for soaking up the sauce
🥖 With crusty bread – Great for dipping
🍻 As pulutan – Pair with cold beer

Perfect for:
• Quick weeknight dinners
• Using up leftover roast chicken
• Fiesta meal extensions

Try it today—it’s faster than takeout! 🍗🔥 Watch our step by step video tutorial on YouTube : Lechon Manok Paksiw

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 3
Calories: 520
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Transform your leftover Lechon Manok (roasted chicken) into a rich, tangy, and savory stew with this Lechon Manok Paksiw recipe! This dish takes juicy roasted chicken and simmers it in a sweet-sour vinegar sauce with garlic, onions, and bay leaves, then thickens it with Lechon Sauce (Mang Tomas) for an extra layer of flavor. The result? A tender, saucy, and deeply satisfying meal that tastes even better than the original roast!

Ingredients
    Main Components:
  • 1/2 kg Lechon Manok (leftover)
  • 1 cup Lechon Sauce (Mang Tomas)
    • Aromatics & Seasonings:
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 4 dried bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup vinegar (cane or white vinegar)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • salt & ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
    Sauté the Base
  1. 1
    Heat oil in a wide pot over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Sauté garlic until golden (30 sec), then add onions until translucent (1 min).
    3. Build the Flavor
  3. 3
    Add chicken pieces. Sauté for 2 mins to coat with aromatics.
  4. 4
    Pour in lechon sauce, stirring to combine.
    5. Deglaze & Simmer
  5. 5
    Add vinegar without stirring. Let boil uncovered for 2 mins to remove sharpness.
  6. 6
    Pour in water and add bay leaves. Cover and simmer for 10 mins.
    7. Final Seasoning
  7. 7
    Stir in sugar and pepper.
  8. 8
    Season with salt adjust accordingly the saltiness (start with ½ tsp). Adjust to balance sweet-savory-tangy taste.
    9. Serve
  9. 9

    Serve hot with:

      • Steamed rice
      • Atchara (pickled papaya) for contrast, optional.

    Watch our Step by Step Video Tutorial on YouTube: Lechon Manok Paksiw

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 520kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g50%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Sodium 1100mg46%
Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 12g
Protein 38g76%
Iron 2.7 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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