Categories: Bacolod, Chicken, Main Dish, Not Tried

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup local white vinegar
• 1/2 cup soda (7-Up or Sprite)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped ginger
• 2 tablespoons calamansi juice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1/2 tablespoon rock salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 whole chicken, cut in half
• For the annatto oil
• 3 tablespoons corn oil
• 1/3 cup annatto seeds
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons local wine vinegar

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix vinegar, soda, ginger, calamansi juice, brown sugar, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

2. Add the chicken pieces. Rub marinade into chicken; let stand for 1 hour at room temperature before refrigerating. Chill overnight.

3. Make the annatto oil: Warm oil in a saucepan and add annatto seeds. Stir until the seeds release their color and aroma. Pass through a strainer to remove seeds. Return to heat. Add salt, butter, and vinegar; simmer for 2 minutes.

4. When ready, grill and baste marinated chicken with annatto oil for at least 20 minutes.

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