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Chooks to Go Roasted Chicken
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5 from 4 votes

How to Cook Chooks to Go Style Roasted Chicken

Chooks to Go roasted chicken is a succulent and flavorful Filipino dish known for its unique oven-roasted preparation and deeply absorbed marinade that sets it apart from traditional lechon manok.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Chicken Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: chooks roasted chicken, chooks to go
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 204kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 1 whole dressed chicken
  • 3 stalks lemon grass tie on knots
  • 1 pc red onion quartered

For the marinade:

  • 10 pcs calamansi extract the juice
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 3 Tbsp. sprite
  • 4 Tbsp. oyster sauce

Instructions

How to cook Chooks to Go style roasted chicken:

  • Stuff the chicken with lemon grass and onion. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine calamansi juice, salt, pepper, soy sauce, sugar, sprite and oyster sauce. Mix until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Pour the marinade on the chicken and rub and massage it on the chicken for a minute. You can also use a big syringe to inject the marinade inside the chicken so it will taste better.
  • Then put in a container and cover. Place in a refrigerator and let it marinate overnight.
  • Roast in a preheated 350 °F oven for about 1 hour and 30 minutes. It's better if you have a rotisserie oven so all the sides are cooked even.
  • Baste with the marinade on the chicken every 30 minutes of roasting. Chop before serving or serve whole.

Notes

Cooking Tips for Chooks To Go Roasted Chicken:

  1. Marinate Overnight for Maximum Flavor: To achieve the mouthwatering taste that Chooks to Go style roasted chicken is known for, make sure to marinate the chicken overnight. Allowing the meat to soak in the marinade for an extended period helps the flavors penetrate deeply into the chicken, resulting in a more flavorful and tender dish.
  2. Baste Regularly for Juiciness: Throughout the roasting process, baste the chicken with the marinade every 30 minutes. Basting not only adds an extra layer of flavor but also helps to keep the chicken moist and succulent. This step is crucial in ensuring that the chicken remains juicy and tender, even as it develops that coveted crispy skin.
  3. Use a Rotisserie Oven for Even Cooking: For the best results, consider using a rotisserie oven to roast your Chooks to Go style chicken. A rotisserie ensures even cooking on all sides, creating a uniformly crispy and delicious skin while keeping the meat juicy and well-cooked. If a rotisserie oven is unavailable, a regular oven can still yield great results, but rotating the chicken occasionally can help achieve more even browning.