Directions

To Make

1. In a saucepan, heat up the oil. Once smoke arises, add in annatto seeds and cook for 2 mins under low heat. Next, switch off the fire and drop in your garlic allowing it to cook with the residual heat. Strain into a clean jar and set aside.
2. Place all the marinade ingredients into a blender and blitz until fine.
3. Next, place chicken pieces into a ziplock bag and pour the marinade over. Seal and leave to marinate for a minimum of 1 hour or overnight.
4. For the basting sauce, melt the butter in a microwave oven then add annatto oil, salt, and calamansi juice. Stir to combine, then set aside.
5. If using an oven, preheat your oven to 200°C. Arrange marinated chicken pieces onto a wire rack with a baking tray underneath. Bake for 15 mins, then baste the chicken with basting sauce.
6. Then, turn the oven to its grill function and grill the chicken for a further 45mins. Baste both sides again and grill until the surface begins to char. Remove from oven and serve with rice and anatto oil.
7. If using a bbq, arrange marinated chicken pieces onto a bbq. Allow to cook slightly, then baste the chicken with basting sauce on both sides. Leave to grill until the surface begins to char. Remove and serve with anatto oil.