Lechon Manok (Pinoy Roast Chicken) Recipe

Name: Lechon Manok (Pinoy Roast Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped; 15 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup calamansi juice; 1/4 cup fish sauce (patis); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 whole chicken, cleaned and patted dry; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 6 lemongrass stalks, or more to taste; 3 bay leaves

Servings: persons

1
Combine onion, garlic, calamansi juice, fish sauce, salt, black pepper, and brown sugar in a bowl to make marinade.
2
Place chicken in a roasting pan. Rub marinade over chicken, including inside the cavity. Let chicken marinate in the refrigerator, about 4 hours. Reserve leftover marinade in the bowl.
3
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
4
Trim lemongrass, discarding tough outer stalks. Pound inner stalks with a heavy object until bruised. Place lemongrass and bay leaves inside the chicken cavity.
5
Stir oil into the leftover marinade in the bowl.
6
Roast chicken in the preheated oven, basting with the oil mixture from time to time, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 60 to 90 minutes.
7
Remove chicken from the oven and allow to rest in a warm area for 15 minutes before serving.

147

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, chopped, 15 cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 cup calamansi juice, 1/4 cup fish sauce (patis), and more.

Yes, Lechon Manok (Pinoy Roast Chicken) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Lechon Manok (Pinoy Roast Chicken)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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