Joanna James
To the Filipinos, meat is very much the center of attention when it comes to cooking and particularly, chicken is one of the favourites. In this article, 5 of the very best chicken-based dishes are introduced.
When it comes to hallmark spreads in the Philippines, few trump the taste levels and textures that are associated with what a majority Filipinos refer to as their national dish – Chicken Adobo. The dish is brought to life by braising chicken in a rich and generous helping of vinegar, soy sauce, peppercorns and bay leaves which when combined, pack one almighty punch. Although, the recipe for Chicken Adobo tends to vary from one province and city to the other, a similar range of ingredients are used to prepare a household as well as a restaurant favourite that you will hardly grow tired of tucking into.
Filipino street food is part and parcel of the nation’s obsession with the culinary world and for those looking for a break away from fancy restaurants, then it is highly recommended that you check out as to what entails Chicken Barbecue. What makes the Filipino Chicken Barbecue stand out from other countries and cultures boils down to the consistency of the marinade which sure does elevate the flavour of the chicken. While sweet chili sauce, banana ketchup, soy sauce, lime soda and brown sugar are tossed into the marinade to begin with, the chicken is expertly threaded onto skewers and grilled to a sizzling perfection by friendly ates and kuyas in charge of street food stalls that you are bound to come into contact with during the course of your travels.
Hailing from the province of Iloilo, Chicken Inasal is as unmistakable as it is refreshingly mouthwatering and easy on the eye. This aromatic grilled chicken specialty can be found at restaurants across the nation and is best known for its delightfully flavourful marinade that will have you asking for seconds no sooner you finish off your first. A host of seasonings ranging from vinegar, ginger, lemon, lemongrass and brown sugar go into the marinade while the dish can be accompanied with some white rice and the pickled grated papaya serving of atsara.
Although, coming off as quite the far cry from what you would normally expect from an Asian chicken curry, Pinoy Chicken Curry cannot in any way be underestimated. This is because the Filipino rendition of chicken curry will have your tastebuds singing their own tune in the company of fresh coconut milk, evaporated milk, curry powder and fish sauce of which the latter is an ever-present sight on Pinoy dining tables. Understand that when you settle down to savouring this tasty broth, the coconut milk and milk will stand out as the main flavours and given the dash of curry powder that is never excluded in preparing this dish, you really will have a combination of creamy and spicy on your plate.
Fried Chicken is a delicacy in these parts and is found adoring the tables of restaurants, street food stalls and households alike. Once again, the extent of seasoning determines the taste of Crispy Fried Chicken in the Philippines with ingredients such as garlic powder, fish sauce and paprika serving as its primary inclusions. Also, if choosing to dine at Jollibee Philippines which lays claim to having the best burger in Philippines, then you can easily get your hands on a well-breaded Crispy Fried Chicken.
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