23/07/2025
Lechon Manok with Lemongrass Recipe
Ingredients:
1 whole chicken (around 1.5 – 2 kg)
2–3 ( put more optional) stalks lemongrass (tanglad), pounded and tied into knots
1 onion, quartered
5 cloves garlic, crushed
1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, crushed
1 bell pepper, sliced ( optional)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons calamansi juice or lemon juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce (patis)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions:
1. Marinate the Chicken:
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, calamansi juice, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Rub this marinade all over the chicken, including the inside.
Stuff the chicken cavity with lemongrass, onion, garlic, and ginger.
Let it marinate for at least 3 hours or overnight in the fridge for deeper flavor.
2. Cooking Options:
a. Oven Roasting:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place chicken on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush with oil.
Roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until golden brown and juices run clear.
Baste with the remaining marinade occasionally.
b. Charcoal Grill (for authentic taste):
Grill the chicken over medium charcoal heat.
Rotate occasionally and baste with oil or marinade.
Cook for about 1 to 1.5 hours until skin is crispy and inside is cooked.
Serve:
Let the chicken rest before slicing.
Serve with toyomansi, spiced vinegar, or liver sauce. Best enjoyed with rice!