Chicken Tinola (Tinolang Manok)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
436 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
Chicken Tinola (Tinolang Manok)
Description
Chicken Tinola (Tinolang Manok) begins with sauteing ginger, garlic, and onion to release aromatic flavors, then chicken pieces are added and seasoned with fish sauce, which imparts a salty depth. Simmered with water and optionally lemongrass, the broth becomes lightly scented and flavorful. Chayote or green papaya is added mid-way to soften and contribute a subtle sweetness and digestible texture.
The final addition of chili leaves or malunggay leaves brightens the soup and adds a tender green element. The broth is clear but rich with the flavors developed from the aromatics and chicken. Served hot, it pairs well with plain rice for a light yet satisfying meal.
If fish sauce is unavailable, simple salt can be used to season the dish, though fish sauce adds essential umami. The simmering time ensures the chicken becomes tender and flavorful within the broth without overcooking.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 3 thumb ginger root - cut into strips
- 2 big cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion - coarsely chopped
- 2 pounds chicken - cut into serving pieces
- 4-5 tablespoons fish sauce
- 6 cups water
- 2 talks lemongrass - optional
- 1 chayote cut into wedges, or green pap
- 1 cup chili leaves or malunggay leaves
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, saute ginger, garlic, and onion in oil until tender.
- Add in the chicken pieces and fish sauce. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes. Juices and some fat will usually come out from the chicken.
- Add water and lemongrass. Bring to boil. Once it starts to boil, lower heat and cover pot. Let it simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is tender.
- Add the chayote or green papaya and let it cook for 5 minutes or until it becomes soft.
- Add more fish sauce or salt if needed.
- Lastly, mix in the chili or malunggay and simmer for another minute.
- Transfer to bowls and serve while hot with rice.
Notes
- Use salt as an alternative seasoning if fish sauce is not available.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 436kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1062mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 428mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 210IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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