Bring the irresistible aroma and flavor of authentic Filipino Lechon Manok right to your kitchen! This juicy, garlicky, and slightly sweet roasted chicken is marinated in a secret blend of lemongrass, soy sauce, and calamansi, then roasted to golden, crispy-skinned perfection. Perfect for fiestas, family gatherings, or when youβre craving that iconic inasal taste at home!
β¨ Crispy-Skinned & Juicy β Perfectly roasted for tender meat and shattering-crisp skin
πΏ Aromatic Marinade β Lemongrass, garlic, and calamansi create bold Filipino flavors
π Party Star β A whole roasted chicken always steals the show at gatherings
π Riceβs Best Friend β Pair with puso (hanging rice) or garlic fried rice
βοΈ Brine overnight β Ensures maximum juiciness
βοΈ Stuff with lemongrass β Infuses fragrance from the inside out
βοΈ Baste while roasting β For that glossy, flavorful skin
π With lechon sauce & calamansi β The classic dipping combo
π₯ Side of atchara β For tangy crunch
πΊ Ice-cold San Miguel β The ultimate pulutan pairing
Fun Fact: Street-side Lechon Manok stalls often use charcoal pits β but your oven works just as well!
Love Filipino roasted meats? Try Lechon Kawali or Adobong Manok next!
Tag your #LechonManokMasterpiece! πΈ
Happy roasting! ππ₯
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This easy recipe for lechon manok is flavorful, so tender, juicy, and delicious. Lechon Manok, or spit-roasted chicken, is a Filipino favorite. With heated rice, lechon manok is enjoyable to eat.
Clean and dry the chicken with paper towels. Rub the chicken on the inside and out with salt to taste. Adjust accordingly.
Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly.
Inside and out, rub the chicken with the marinade, and then place it in a large resealable bag. Place the chicken in the bag with the marinade. Seal it and refrigerate it overnight.
Remove the chicken from the bag and stuff it with crushed lemongrass, green onion bunches, crushed garlic, and thinly sliced onion. Set aside the leftover marinade.
Cook the chicken for 1 hour and 20 minutes in a 200Β°C preheated oven with the rotisserie function. If you donβt have the rotisserie function place chicken in a wire rack above a baking tray.
Combine the marinade previously set aside with 2 tablespoon of cooking oil, and then use it together with the drippings to bast the chicken every 20 minutes until cooked.
Transfer to a serving plate. Serve hot with lechon manok sauce or any favorite sauce.
Servings 6
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.