Chicken, apart from pork, is the most consumed meat in the Philippines. And, for us Filipinos, every part of an animal we consume has a use, and that goes the same with chicken. We have also found ways to enjoy every part of the chicken—from the comb down to the talon. Think you know all the chicken cuts and parts and how to cook them?
Here’s our guide to Filipino chicken cuts!
TAGALOG TERM | ENGLISH/COMMON NAME | BEST USED FOR |
| Buong manok | Whole chicken | Fried Chicken, Roast Chicken, Pinikpikan |
| Palong ng manok | Comb | Breaded and fried |
| Leeg | Neck | Stock, Gravy, Pinakupsan |
| Pecho o Dibdib | Breast | Grilled Chicken Breast, Chicken Tenders, Poached Chicken, Chicken Nuggets, Inasal |
| Hita | Drumstick | Fried Chicken, Tinola, Inasal |
| Thigh | Chicken Curry, Chicken Pastel, Adobo, Afritada | |
| Pakpak | Wings | Buffalo wings, inihaw, chicken lollipop |
| Puso ng manok | Chicken heart | Stir-fry, deep-fried, grilled, soups |
| Balunbalunan | Gizzard | Stir-Fried, deep-fried, Grilled |
| Atay | Liver | Inihaw, pate, soups, Adobo |
| Balat ng manok | Chicken skin | Chicharon |
| Bituka | Intestine | Chicken isaw, Adobong isaw |
| Buto | Bones | Chicken stock |
| Paa, Adidas | Chicken feet | Braised chicken feet (Chinese-style) |
Here are some flavorful chicken recipes you can do at home!
Get the Chicken Adobo Biryani recipe here
Get the Soy Tanglad Chicken with Peanut Sauce recipe here
Get the Spiced Mayo Chicken recipe here
Get the Veggie Loaded Chicken Nuggets recipe here
Get the Chicken Liver and Tofu Sisig recipe here
Get the Honey Patis and Chili Stuffed Wings here
We also have a guide on Filipino pork cuts and Filipino beef cuts to help you on your next market day!
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