26/09/2026
Letson Manok
Ingredients
For the chicken:
1 kg chicken thighs, legs, or wings
½ cup vinegar
¼ cup calamansi juice (or lemon juice)
¼ cup soy sauce
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 thumb-sized ginger, grated
2 stalks lemongrass, bruised and chopped
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp annatto powder (atsuete)
For basting:
¼ cup melted butter or margarine
1 tbsp annatto powder
1 tbsp calamansi/lemon juice
1 tbsp soy sauce
👨🍳 Instructions
Marinate the chicken
Mix vinegar, calamansi, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, sugar, salt, pepper, and annatto. Add chicken and coat well.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Prepare the grill over medium heat. Remove excess marinade from the chicken.
Grill the chicken, turning every few minutes so it cooks evenly. Brush generously with the basting sauce each time you turn it.
Continue grilling until the chicken is nicely charred and the inside is fully cooked—about 25–35 minutes, depending on the size of the pieces. For safety, the thickest part should reach 74°C / 165°F.
Serve hot with steamed rice, atchara, and chicken oil or your favorite dipping sauce