Pinaupong Manok Recipe | Roasted Chicken in Salt - Philippines Classic Recipe |#filipinofood

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat, while thighs are often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: generic soy sauce

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium and suitable for soy allergies.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor and potential health benefits.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often more affordable.

Clean the chicken thoroughly and pat it dry with kitchen paper towels.

Rub coarse salt inside and outside the chicken.

Prepare the marinade by mixing garlic, ginger, onion, lemon juice, black pepper, dark soy sauce, and 7-up; ensure it tastes good before marinating.

Marinate the chicken in the mixture for 30 minutes at room temperature, turning it halfway through.

After marinating, strain the marinade and stuff it inside the chicken.

Place coarse salt and banana leaves in a pot.

Use a stainless steel steaming rack to prevent the chicken from sitting in its juices.

Position the chicken with its wings tucked behind and lay it on its side in the pot.

Cook on high heat for 10 minutes, then reduce to medium-low for 30 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through.

After a total of one hour of cooking, check if the chicken is cooked by piercing the thickest part; there should be no blood.

Remove the chicken and place it in a separate container.

Cooking Techniques

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