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Rellenong Manok

Published: Dec 2, 2014 · Modified: Jul 3, 2017 by Lalaine Manalo · This post may contain affiliate links

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Rellenong Manok is a deboned whole chicken stuffed with a meat mixture and then baked until golden crisp. Impressive as it's delicious, it's the perfect dinner entree your guests will be raving about!

Rellenong manok is a deboned whole chicken stuffed and then baked until golden crisp. Impressive as it's delicious, it's the perfect dinner entree your guests will be raving about!

After wrestling and barely winning the fight with a roughly 5-pound bird the whole day yesterday, I now understand why something as simple as chicken can be the highlight of something as special as Noche Buena. With the deboning, the stuffing, the sewing and the roasting involved, rellenong manok is definitely not one I'll willingly tackle for my family's everyday dinner. I love them, they are precious to me, but no thank you. Rellenong manok is the line my affection stops. Of course, I exaggerate. Making stuffed chicken is not as complicated as it appears. Really, the hardest part is the deboning and once you have that down to pat, everything else is a walk in the park.

Of course, I exaggerate. Making stuffed chicken is not as complicated as it seems. Really, the hardest part is the deboning and once you have that down to pat everything else is a walk in the park.

Rellenong manok is a deboned whole chicken stuffed and then baked until golden crisp. Impressive as it's delicious, it's the perfect dinner entree your guests will be raving about!

There are two ways of deboning poultry. One way is cutting across the rib cage to get to the bones and then sewing back the gap after stuffing. I am not really a fan of this method as I find it messier and my relleno always end up scarier than the monster of Frankenstein.

The method I prefer requires a bit more knife skills but the end product comes out prettier and less stitched up. Through the bottom opening of the chicken, I like to use a small sharp knife to gently nudge the meat from the bones and then pull the bones out in more or less one piece. You can check out this YouTube video on how to debone a whole chicken to visually guide you through the process.

For the stuffing, I use my favorite pork embutido mix but I added shredded sharp cheddar for extra flavor and bread crumbs to help the stuffing hold shape. I recommend grating the onion (I used a fine grater) instead of chopping as this simple trick will keep the meat stuffing more moist and juicy.

Guys, this rellenong manok is well worth your time and effort, it is a fabulous dish that's both impressive and delicious. Enjoy!

Rellenong Manok is a deboned whole chicken stuffed with a meat mixture and then baked until golden crisp. Impressive as it's delicious, it's the perfect dinner entree your guests will be raving about!
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Rellenong Manok

Rellenong Manok is a deboned whole chicken stuffed with a meat mixture and then baked until golden crisp. Impressive as it's delicious, it's the perfect dinner entree your guests will be raving about!
Prep Time40 mins
Cook Time1 hr 30 mins
Total Time2 hrs 10 mins
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 558kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 1 (4 to 5 pounds) whole chicken, deboned
  • ½ cup calamansi or lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 hard boiled eggs, peeled
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

For the Meat Stuffing

  • 1-½ pounds ground pork
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 onion, peeled and grated
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 1 cup raisins
  • ¼ cup banana ketchup
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine calamansi juice, soy sauce and pepper. Marinate chicken in mixture for about 1 hour (under refrigeration), turning chicken occasionally. Drain chicken well and pat dry.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground pork, pineapple, onion, carrots, bread crumbs, cheese, raisins, ketchup and beaten eggs until well-distributed. Add salt and pepper and combine well.
  • Through the lower opening, spoon half of the stuffing into the chicken. Insert the boiled eggs, positioning at the center line of chicken.  Fill the chicken with the remaining half of the stuffing mixture.
  • Sew the neck and lower openings of the stuffed chicken. With a paper towel, gently wipe down the surface of chicken to remove stray bits and pieces of the meat stuffing. Tie legs together with kitchen twine. 
  • Liberally brush the surface of chicken with mayonnaise. 
  • Carefully transfer onto a lightly-greased roasting pan, tucking wings close to the body of the chicken to prevent them from burning before chicken is cooked through.
  • Roast in a 375 F oven for about 1 ½ hours, occasionally brushing with mayonnaise. At the last 20 minutes of cooking, liberally brush skin with butter and continue to roast until internal temperature reaches 165 F and skin is golden brown. 
  • Remove from heat and let stand for about 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. This will help re-distribute flavorful juices and to allow stuffing to set. Serve with ketchup or gravy.

Nutrition

Calories: 558kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 237mg | Sodium: 1087mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1850IU | Vitamin C: 11.6mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 2.5mg
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Rellenong Manok is a deboned whole chicken stuffed with a meat mixture and then baked until golden crisp. Impressive as it's delicious, it's the perfect dinner entree your guests will be raving about!
Rellenong Manok is a deboned whole chicken stuffed with a meat mixture and then baked until golden crisp. Impressive as it's delicious, it's the perfect dinner entree your guests will be raving about!

 

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  1. Gem says

    November 29, 2018 at 7:29 pm

    I love chicken relleno, similar to embutido minus deboning chicken. Can I deep fry this instead of cooking in oven? Have a turkey fryer and want to use it. Thanks

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      December 02, 2018 at 11:33 am

      Hi Gem,

      I haven't personally tried it but yes, you can definitely fry the chicken. It's actually the traditional way of making relleno especially since the oven was not widely available then. Try not to overfill too much so the skin doesn't burst.

      Reply
  2. Jasmin says

    November 24, 2015 at 12:17 am

    I love collecting recipes but tried just few of them. This one looks worth trying especially for the holidays!

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      November 24, 2015 at 1:06 am

      Hello Jasmin

      It's a bit complicated to make what with the deboning but definitely worth the effort. Hope you give it a try, it will make the perfect centerpiece for your holiday festivities 🙂

      Reply
  3. Mark says

    January 15, 2015 at 7:15 am

    Lalaine... Just wanted to thank you for this recipe and the video. I'm a reluctant cook, and while this dish appears challenging, it also looks deliciously worth the effort.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      January 20, 2015 at 12:42 pm

      Hi Mark

      I hope you give this rellenong manok a try. It really is worth the effort 🙂

      Reply
  4. edelweiza says

    December 03, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    Looks good! My MIL makes the best rellenong manok for me! (Love your own.) Hehe. She actually learned the recipe from the restaurant she works for. 🙂

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      December 06, 2014 at 8:54 am

      Mothers' cooking is always the best 🙂

      Reply
  5. Mia S says

    December 02, 2014 at 2:44 am

    Wow, looks absolutely delicious! I love that the stuffing is similar to embutido. This is something worth trying, but first I have to practice the deboning part. That lady in the video makes it look easy. What knife did you use to remove the bones? Will pin the recipe for now.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      December 06, 2014 at 11:29 am

      I know, she makes it look so easy when it took me blood and tears to debone mine LOL

      I just used my paring knife

      Reply

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