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Chicken Binakol
Chicken Binakoe is a classic Filipino soup made with coconut juice, papaya, spinach, and lemongrass. It's delicious, refreshing, and perfect for cold weather!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 575 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 2 stalks lemongrass
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 thumb-size ginger, peeled and julienned
- 1 (about 3 to 4 pounds) whole native chicken, cut into serving parts
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 4 cups coconut juice
- 1 cup young coconut meat (buko)
- 1 green papaya, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 bunch spinach, stemmed and leaves separated
Instructions
- Cut the stem and leaf ends of the lemongrass. Peel a few layers to get to the white part. Cut into 2-inch lengths and pound until with the back of a knife to release flavor. Set aside.
- In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook until softened.
- Add chicken and cook until color changes and juices run clear.
- Add fish sauce and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add coconut juice and bring to a boil, skimming any scum that may float on top.
- Add lemongrass.
- Lower heat, cover and continue to cook for about 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Add papaya and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
- Add coconut meat and cook until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add spinach leaves, pushing down into the broth. Turn off heat and cover pot. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Use bone-in chicken cut into serving parts for maximum flavor. If you have access to free-range chicken, so much the better. Native na manok is higher in protein and lower in fat than commercial broilers, and its long cooking time brings a more intense taste.
- For the best texture, choose young coconut that's meaty yet tender.
Nutrition Information
Calories
575kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
799mg
(33%)
Potassium
1709mg
(49%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
8921IU
(178%)
Vitamin C
82mg
(91%)
Calcium
193mg
(19%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 575
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 575kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 1709mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 8921IU | 178% |
| Vitamin C | 82mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 193mg | 19% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.