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Lechon Manok (Filipino Roasted Chicken) Recipe

Homemade version of the popular roasted chicken in the Philippines
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: Chicken
Servings: 6
Calories: 641kcal

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 pc onion, chopped
  • 1 head garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, pounded
  • 4 pcs bay leaves (laurel leaves)
  • ¼ cup fish sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • ¼ cup calamansi juice
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add-in the chopped onion, minced garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, calamansi juice, brown sugar, and salt and pepper. Combine well until incorporated.
  • Place the chicken in a resealable bag and then pour-in the marinade. Seal the bag and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C. Take out the chicken and reserve the marinade.
  • Stuff the lemongrass and the bay leaves inside the chicken cavity.
  • Place chicken in a wire rack on a baking tray and then put inside the oven. Roast for 60 to 90 minutes.
  • Combine the reserved marinade with the vegetable oil and then baste the chicken every 20 minutes while roasting until cooked.
  • Transfer to a serving tray or serving plate. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Lechon Manok (Filipino Roasted Chicken) Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 641 Calories from Fat 413
% Daily Value*
Fat 45.9g71%
Saturated Fat 12.1g76%
Cholesterol 216mg72%
Sodium 1557mg68%
Potassium 659mg19%
Carbohydrates 9.4g3%
Fiber 0.9g4%
Sugar 2.2g2%
Protein 45.4g91%
Calcium 69mg7%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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