🇵🇭🔥 Filipino Chicken Roast | Authentic Lechon Manok Recipe 🐔 | Crispy & Juicy Pinoy Style

Описание: Welcome to AR Foods, where world flavors come alive! Today, we travel to the heart of the Philippines to experience one of its most iconic dishes — Lechon Manok, the Filipino-style roasted chicken that’s crispy on the outside, tender and juicy inside, and bursting with tropical spices. 🌴🔥

🍽️ ABOUT THE DISH

Lechon Manok is the Filipino version of roast chicken, traditionally cooked over charcoal or in a clay oven. It's known for its golden-brown skin, aromatic lemongrass stuffing, and deliciously seasoned meat. Often served with garlic rice, atchara (pickled papaya), and a tangy soy-vinegar dipping sauce, this dish represents Filipino comfort food at its best — simple, flavorful, and festive.

This recipe captures the authentic street-side flavor of the Philippines, bringing home the charm of an open-air bamboo kitchen filled with smoky aromas and laughter.

🥢 INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED

1 whole chicken (about 1.2–1.5 kg)

1 stalk lemongrass (tanglad), chopped and bruised

6 cloves garlic, crushed

1 medium onion, sliced

1 thumb-size piece of ginger, sliced

3 tbsp soy sauce

3 tbsp calamansi or lemon juice

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp ground black pepper

2 tbsp vegetable oil

Salt to taste

Banana leaves (optional, for serving)

For the dipping sauce:

3 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp vinegar

1 chopped chili (optional)

1 tsp sugar

For sides:

Steamed or garlic rice 🍚

Atchara (pickled papaya) 🥒

🔥 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Marinate the Chicken:
In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, calamansi juice, garlic, onion, ginger, sugar, pepper, and salt. Rub this mixture all over the chicken and inside the cavity. Stuff with lemongrass. Let it marinate for at least 2–3 hours, or overnight for deeper flavor.

Prepare for Roasting:
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) or set up a charcoal grill for authentic flavor. Brush the chicken with oil to ensure even crispiness.

Roast the Chicken:
Place the chicken on a rack or spit. Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting occasionally with the leftover marinade or pan juices until golden brown and skin turns crispy.

Prepare the Sauce:
Mix soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and chili in a small bowl. Adjust to taste — some like it tangy, others spicy.

Serve & Enjoy:
Lay out banana leaves on a bamboo plate, serve with garlic rice and atchara. Pour the soy-vinegar dip into a clay bowl for that rustic Filipino vibe.

🎥 SCENE DESCRIPTION FOR VIDEO

🌿 Setting: Open-air Filipino kitchen surrounded by bamboo tables, banana leaves, and a clay stove gently smoking.
🔪 Knife Action: Swift, clean cut through juicy lechon manok — the “AR Foods” engraving glows as the steam rises.
🗣️ Dialogue (English + Tagalog):
English: “Filipino roast chicken — flavorful, crispy, and truly delicious!”
Tagalog: “Lechon manok ng Pinoy — malasa, malutong, at tunay na sarap!”

💡 PRO TIPS

Marinate overnight for maximum flavor infusion.

Roast over charcoal if possible — it gives that signature smoky taste.

Serve with cold drinks and family — Filipino food is all about sharing and celebration! 🎉

📸 THUMBNAIL / IMAGE IDEA

Show a golden-brown roasted chicken on banana leaves, with rice and atchara on the side. Include the 🇵🇭 flag and “Lechon Manok” text overlay in bold.

🔖 ABOUT AR FOODS

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🔥 #Hashtags (British Style)

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