Nov 28, 2012

Roast Chicken (Lechon Manok)

This local twist to the roast chicken is sure to become a family favorite, with its easy preparation and unique flavors that make it truly delicious.

What you need:
1 whole chicken

Marinade:
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup all purpose sauce (Mang Tomas)
1/2 cup carbonated drink (lemon flavored)
2 tbsp garlic, minced
1 piece onion, chopped
1 tbsp ginger, chopped
3 tbsp brown sugar
4 stalks lemongrass
1/2 tbsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp cooking oil

Procedure:
-Mix the whole chicken with soy sauce, lemon juice, all purpose sauce, carbonated drink, garlic, onion, ginger and brown sugar. Marinate overnight in refrigerator.
-Preheat turbo broiler or oven. If using oven preheat to 350 degree F. If using turbo preheat to 250.
-Stuff the chicken cavity with lemongrass.
-Rub salt, pepper and cooking oil all over the chicken.
-Pour the whole marinade mix inside the chicken, then place the chicken breast side up in the oven.
-Oven:Bake for 1 1/2 hours until juices run clear.
-Turbo: Bake for 40-60 minutes. 30 minutes on each side.
-Serve with Mang Tomas all purpose sauce.