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Chicken Inasal (Grilled Chicken)
Chicken Inasal is a popular dish hailing from Bacolod City, known for its distinct marinade of calamansi, vinegar, and annatto oil, giving it a vibrant color and unique flavor. It is traditionally grilled over hot coals.
⏱️ 60 minutes • 👥 Serves 5 • 📊 Medium
Sangkap (Ingredients)
☐1.5 kg, bone-in Chicken thighs
☐1/2 cup Calamansi juice
☐1/2 cup Vinegar
☐1/4 cup Soy sauce
☐2 tbsp Annatto oil
☐4 cloves Garlic, minced
☐1 tbsp Ginger, grated
☐1 tbsp Brown sugar
☐to taste Salt and pepper
How to luto (Cooking Steps)
1. In a bowl, combine calamansi juice, vinegar, soy sauce, annatto oil, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
2. Marinate the chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
3. Preheat the grill. Grill the marinated chicken, basting with the marinade and turning occasionally until cooked through and charred on the edges.
4. Serve hot with steamed rice and a side of sinamak (spiced vinegar) for a truly authentic Bacolod dining experience.
Tips
Don't be tamad to marinate the chicken for long to achieve that legit flavor. Make sure your grill is init enough to get that smoky goodness. If you want to level up, pair it with a cold glass of calamansi juice with mint leaves for that extra fresh kick!
Luto Time: 60 mins
Serves: 5
Medium

Chicken Inasal (Grilled Chicken)

Chicken Inasal is a popular dish hailing from Bacolod City, known for its distinct marinade of calamansi, vinegar, and annatto oil, giving it a vibrant color and unique flavor. It is traditionally grilled over hot coals.

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How to Cookhow to luto
1In a bowl, combine calamansi juice, vinegar, soy sauce, annatto oil, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
2Marinate the chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
3Preheat the grill. Grill the marinated chicken, basting with the marinade and turning occasionally until cooked through and charred on the edges.
4Serve hot with steamed rice and a side of sinamak (spiced vinegar) for a truly authentic Bacolod dining experience.
Tipstips

Don't be tamad to marinate the chicken for long to achieve that legit flavor. Make sure your grill is init enough to get that smoky goodness. If you want to level up, pair it with a cold glass of calamansi juice with mint leaves for that extra fresh kick!