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Lechon manok

🇵🇭 A dish from Philippines

Lechon manok, a dish from Philippines
George Parrilla · CC BY 2.0

Lechon manok is a Filipino spit-roasted chicken dish made with chicken marinated in a mixture of garlic, bay leaf, onion, black pepper, soy sauce, and patis. The marinade may also be sweetened with muscovado or brown sugar.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientschicken, garlic, bay leaf, onion, black pepper, soy sauce, fish sauce
🔥Cooking methodmarinated and spit-roasted
👅Flavour & stylesavory, garlicky, slightly sweet
🕒When it’s eatenmain course, popular takeout meal

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Lechon manok come from?
Lechon manok is a dish that originated in Philippines.
What is Lechon manok?
Lechon manok is a Filipino spit-roasted chicken dish made with chicken marinated in a mixture of garlic, bay leaf, onion, black pepper, soy sauce, and patis. The marinade may also be sweetened with muscovado or brown sugar.