Follow these steps for perfect results
soy sauce
cane vinegar
fresh ground black pepper
yellow onion
thinly sliced
yellow onion
finely chopped
bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
fresh lemon juice
scallion
thinly sliced
crushed red chili pepper flakes
jasmine rice
ground annatto seeds
Combine 2 cups soy sauce, cane vinegar, black pepper, sliced onion, and 1 cup water in a large bowl to make the marinade.
Add chicken to the marinade and cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to marinate the chicken.
Prepare the dipping sauce by stirring together the remaining soy sauce and chopped onion with lemon juice, scallions, chili flakes, and 1/2 cup water.
Set the dipping sauce aside.
To make the red rice, combine jasmine rice, ground annatto seeds, and 5 cups water in a 4-qt. saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low.
Cook, covered, until rice is tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove the rice from the heat and keep warm.
Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill to medium-high.
Alternatively, heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the chicken on the grill, turning, until well-browned and cooked through.
Serve the grilled chicken with red rice and dipping sauce on the side.
Expert advice for the best results
Marinate the chicken for longer for a more intense flavor.
Adjust the amount of chili flakes to your preferred level of spiciness.
Serve with a side of grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Chicken can be marinated overnight.
Serve chicken and rice on a plate, drizzled with dipping sauce. Garnish with extra scallions.
Serve hot
Garnish with scallions
Pairs well with the soy and slight spice.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Traditional Guamanian dish often served at celebrations.
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