Chicken Tinola Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
662 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Filipino
Chicken Tinola Recipe
Description
The Chicken Tinola recipe involves sautéing garlic, onion, and ginger to develop an aromatic base, followed by browning chicken pieces. Rice wash, which is the filtered water from rinsed uncooked rice, is added along with water to create a flavorful broth. Green papaya wedges are simmered until tender, and seasoning is adjusted with fish sauce and chicken cubes for depth.
Hot pepper leaves and moringa (malunggay) leaves are added at the end of cooking and allowed to wilt with residual heat, providing the dish with fresh leafy greens that complement the poultry. The soup has a clear, light broth with mild heat, a subtle sweetness from the papaya, and herbaceous notes from the greens.
This dish is traditionally served hot and makes a nourishing meal. The use of rice wash contributes starch that slightly thickens the broth and adds flavor. Green papaya supply enzymes aiding digestion alongside nutrients like vitamins A, C, and E, making this soup both tasty and beneficial.
Rice wash can be prepared by thoroughly washing uncooked rice in water and collecting the clean filtered water for use in the recipe. This ingredient is a traditional Filipino soup component contributing mild texture to the broth.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. chicken cut into serving pieces
- 2 green papaya wedged
- 1 ½ cup moringa leaves aka malunggay leaves
- 1 cup hot pepper leaves
- 5 cloves garlic crushed and chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 thumbs ginger julienne
- 2 Maggi Magic Chicken Cubes
- 1 quart rice wash See notes
- 1 quart water
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- ground black pepper optional, to taste
- 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
Instructions
- Heat cooking oil in a cooking pot. Sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until the onion softens.
- Add the chicken. Continue sautéing for 2 minutes or until it turns light brown in color.
- Pour 2 tablespoons of fish sauce. Stir.
- Add the rice wash into the cooking pot. Let it boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add water as needed. Let it boil.
- Put the green papaya wedges into the pot. Continue to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add Maggi Magic Chicken Cubes. Stir. Season with ground black pepper (this is optional). Turn off the heat and then add the hot pepper leaves and malunggay leaves into the cooking pot. Cover for 2 minutes to let the residual heat cook the green veggies.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve. Share and enjoy!
Notes
- Rice wash is the water used to rinse uncooked rice; washing rice thoroughly and straining the water provides the rice wash for this soup.
- Green papaya contains the enzyme papain, which supports digestion and reduces bloating.
- Green papaya is rich in vitamins A, C, and E, antioxidant compounds, and fiber, contributing to immune support and heart health.
- The soup combines tender chicken with mild heat and fresh leafy greens for a comforting dish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 662 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6g | |
| Calories | 662kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 651mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 850mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1750IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 199mg | 221% |
| Calcium | 327mg | 33% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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