Filipino Grilled Chicken Inasal
Charred, tangy chicken wings glazed with annatto, lime, and garlic—a Filipino street-food classic ready in 20 minutes. Skewer-optional; a sheet pan works just as well.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken wings (or drumettes)
- 2 tbsp annatto seeds (or 1 tbsp annatto paste)
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- 4 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium. Toast annatto seeds 2 minutes until fragrant, then mash with a spoon into the hot oil.
- 2
Remove from heat. Stir in minced garlic, lime juice, and soy sauce. Let cool 1 minute, then brush generously over all chicken pieces.
- 3
Pat wings dry and arrange on a sheet pan lined with foil. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Broil 6 inches from heat for 8–10 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until edges are charred and wings are cooked through.
- 5
Brush wings with any remaining glaze. Serve hot with lime wedges if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- small skillet
- sheet pan
- foil
- brush or spoon
- broiler
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