Chicken Inasal

23 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons annatto seeds
  • 2/3 cup chopped peeled fresh lemongrass
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 chicken drumsticks (about 1 1/4 pounds), skinned
  • 4 chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds), skinned
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Stir in annatto seeds, and remove from heat. Let stand 15 minutes. Discard annatto seeds, reserving oil in pan.
  2. 2
    Place lemongrass and next 9 ingredients (through garlic) in a blender; process until finely chopped. Pour mixture into large zip-top plastic bag; add annatto oil and chicken pieces. Seal bag, and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours.
  3. 3
    Preheat grill to high. Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 19 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
  4. 4
    While chicken cooks, place a small skillet over medium-low heat; add honey and butter, and cook 5 minutes or until butter melts. Baste chicken with honey-butter mixture. Cook chicken 5 minutes or until done, turning and basting frequently with honey-butter mixture.
  5. 5
    Combine cider vinegar and remaining ingredients in small bowl, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve. Serve chicken with sauce.

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