4.3 from 21 votes
Ginataang Manok
Spicy Chicken in Coconut Sauce is a Filipino stew that's easy to make and full of flavor. It's creamy, spicy, and delicious with steamed rice!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 508 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 thumb-size ginger, peeled and julienned
- 1 (3 to 4 pounds) whole chicken, cut into parts
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- ½ cup water
- 4 Thai chili peppers, stemmed and chopped
- ½ red bell pepper, seeded, cored and sliced into strips
- ½ green bell pepper, seeded, cored and sliced into strips
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a wide skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add potatoes and cook, turning as needed, until lightly browned. With a slotted spoon, remove potatoes from the pan and drain on paper towels.
- Remove excess oil from pan except for about 2 tablespoons. Add onions, garlic, and ginger and cook until softened.
- Add chicken and cook until lightly browned.
- Add fish sauce and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add coconut milk, water, and chili peppers. Bring to a simmer, skimming any scum that floats on top.
- Lower heat, cover, and continue to cook for about 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and liquid is reduced.
- Add potatoes and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender and sauce is thickened.
- Add bell peppers and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until tender yet crisp.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Cut chicken in uniform size to ensure even cooking.
- For a smooth consistency, simmer and do not boil the coconut milk as it might curdle or separate in high-heat cooking.
- Pan-fry the potatoes to keep them from falling apart when finished off in the sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
508kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
345mg
(14%)
Potassium
844mg
(24%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
811IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
76mg
(84%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 508
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 508kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 345mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 844mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 811IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 76mg | 84% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.