Dec 07 2007
Chicken Inasal — Bacolod style
It’s really difficult to choose a title for this article. I could re-arrange the words Inasal, Chicken and Bacolod, and that would still be a name of a resturant. There’s Bacolod Chicken Inasal, which has the only website (or, at least, a website I could search). Then there’s Inasal Chicken Bacolod and Chicken Bacolod Inasal, among others. I was about to use Bacolod Chicken Inasal, as this is my favorite, but decided not to use it because others may have their own preference. Southbound, for instance, stakes its claim that Bacolod Chicken House - Still the best inasal!
The mainstays in bacolod inasal restaurants (which also includes JT’s Manukan Grille — yes, JT stands for Joel Torre), are the following chicken parts: paa (thigh), pecho (breast), pakpak (wing), atay (liver), isol, and baticolon (gizzard). Each restaurant has its own set of additional menu items, but the centerpiece is always the chicken inasal. Of course, the gastronomic experience is not complete without dipping the chicken inasal in the sauce — not your regular gravy, but a special concoction composed primarily of vinegar and soy sauce.
According to the site of Bacolod Chicken Inasal: “Our surveys reveal that our loyal customers’ choice as their all-time favorite bestseller still remains our delicious specialty — the chicken inasal!”
It’s good that there’s a “survey” to back up the claim that people prefer and go back for the chicken inasal, but it’s not really necessary, as anyone who’d say it doesn’t taste good would probably earn the wrath of the culinary gods. (The photo of your mouth-watering chicken inasal is courtesy of the Bacolod Chicken Inasal site.)
“Chicken Inasal” is “roasted chicken,” just in case you don’t know. In my book, Bacolod Inasal is the king of chicken inasal, in the same way that Lechon Cebu is the king of roasted pigs. If you’re interested in trying out the recipe or ingredients of Bacolod chicken, you could read Heny Sison’s story (”Fowl Play in ‘Manokan’ Country“) of her trip to Bacolod’s Manokan Country (Mang Melchor’s Chicken Inasal). You could try the recipe, but it may not taste like the real thing.
Chicken inasal is a hit in the South and has conquered the palates of Luzon. Ever wondered why? Ah, stop wondering and go try it. Enjoy!
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Yeah that’s right Bacolod Chicken Inasal is one of the best inasal house here in Manila.
We’ve tried to eat in Bacolod Chicken Inasal and my family really love it talaga.
I want to try more of the dishes in Bacolod Chicken Inasal. I and my boyfriend love the food specially Ysabella’s Chicken.
I heard bout ysabella’s chicken is really good but I haven’t tried that yet.
You should pare. Bacolod Chicken Inasal is worth to go to. I like their unique suman.
What’s with their suman? What I’ve tried is their Ysabella’s Chicken. And they didn’t disappoint me. Nice one.
yeah. its true Bacolod inasal is the king of chicken inasal and LechonCebu is the king of roasted pigs. Walang katulad.
You’re all so into bacolod chicken inasal. Hmmm. Maybe I should try that one too.
Everyone, I guess we’re all in agreement that Chicken Bacolod tastes great. Should we go into a discussion on which among the restos are better than the rest?
Gabby, do try the chicken inasal. Then let us know how you find the taste.
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