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Chicken Inasal with Annatto Oil recipe by Safe Plated

Chicken Inasal with Annatto Oil

Chicken Inasal is a Filipino grilled chicken dish marinated in achiote (annatto) oil, ginger, garlic, and calamansi. The marinade gives the chicken a vibrant color and a unique smoky flavor. The recipe is adapted to exclude any shellfish ingredients.

30m prep + 30m cook4 servings
SHELLFISH-free
600 cal|40g protein|40g carbs|30g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup Annatto oil
  • 2 tbsp Ginger
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Calamansi juice
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 4 cups Rice

Instructions

  1. 1In a medium bowl, combine the 1/4 cup annatto oil, 2 tablespoons ginger (minced), 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1/4 cup calamansi juice, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  2. 2Add the 2 lbs chicken thighs to the bowl and turn them to coat evenly with the marinade. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or for a deeper flavor, marinate it overnight in the refrigerator.
  3. 3Preheat your grill to medium heat, aiming for a temperature between 350°F and 400°F (175°C to 200°C).
  4. 4Place the marinated 2 lbs chicken thighs onto the preheated grill grates. Grill for 6 to 8 minutes on each side. The chicken is cooked through when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and has developed some charred edges.
  5. 5While the chicken is grilling, cook the 4 cups of rice according to your preferred method.
  6. 6Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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