Filipino Street Food - FULL CHICKEN ROAST - Quiapo Manila

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: cornish hen

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Cornish hen offers a leaner option while chicken thighs are more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is often less expensive.

calamansi juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lime and lemon juices provide similar acidity and flavor.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme and oregano can enhance flavor without the cost of bay leaves.

Prepare the whole chicken for roasting.

Remove any plastic from the chicken.

Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, calamansi juice, minced garlic, onion, pepper, and bay leaves.

Stuff the chicken with lemongrass, ginger, and green onions for flavor.

Ensure the chicken is evenly cooked by checking it during the roasting process.

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