 Lechon manok served withpuso rice | |
| Alternative names | Filipino roast chicken |
|---|---|
| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Region or state | Visayas |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Chicken,lemongrass, garlic,bay leaf, onion,black pepper,muscovado, soy sauce,fish sauce |
| Variations | Chicken inasal |
| Similar dishes | Inihaw |
Lechon manok is aFilipinospit-roasted chicken dish made with chicken marinated in a mixture of garlic,bay leaf, onion,black pepper, soy sauce, andpatis (fish sauce). The marinade may also be sweetened withmuscovado orbrown sugar. It is distinctively stuffed withtanglad (lemongrass) and roasted over charcoal. It is typically eaten dipped in atoyomansi orsilimansi mixture of soy sauce,calamansi, andlabuyo chilis. It is paired with white rice orpuso and commonly served withatchara pickles as a side dish. It is a very popular dish in the Philippines and is readily available at roadside restaurants.[1][2][3][4][5]
