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Sinangkutsang Manok

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Sinangkutsang Manok

Sinangkutsang Manok is golden pan-browned chicken finished in a gingery annatto sauce.

40 minutes · Serves 4

Ingredients for Sinangkutsang Manok

  • 1 kg chicken wings or nibbles
  • 1 whole head garlic, crushed
  • 1 thumb-sized piece ginger, cut into matchsticks
  • 1 large white onion, sliced
  • 2 tsp annatto powder, dissolved in 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Salt
  • Oil

How to cook Sinangkutsang Manok

  1. 1.Season chicken generously with salt and rest for 15 minutes.
  2. 2.Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Brown chicken undisturbed for a few minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.
  3. 3.Over medium heat, add more oil if needed and sauté garlic, ginger, and onion until soft and fragrant.
  4. 4.Return chicken to the wok. Add water and annatto mixture, bring to a rapid boil, cover, and cook over high heat for 15 minutes.
  5. 5.Uncover and toss until the reduced sauce coats the chicken. Season with black pepper, stir in lemon juice, and serve hot with rice.
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