Chicken Tinola
Experience the comforting flavors of Chicken Tinola, a traditional Filipino soup that’s perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. This hearty dish highlights tender bone-in chicken simmered in a flavorful broth infused with ginger, garlic, and fish sauce. Green papaya adds a delicate sweetness, while malunggay leaves (moringa) or spinach provide a nourishing touch. Ready in under an hour, this classic recipe boasts a healthy, delicious combination of ingredients that pairs beautifully with steamed rice for a satisfying meal. Packed with bold yet soothing flavors, Chicken Tinola is a must-try for lovers of easy, authentic Filipino cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken, bone-in (whole cut into pieces or thighs and legs)
- 1 medium green papaya, peeled and cut into wedges
- 1 cup malunggay leaves (moringa) or spinach
- 2 inches ginger, sliced into thin strips
- 1 piece onion, medium, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 6 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they begin to brown.
Pour in the fish sauce, stirring to coat the chicken evenly, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Add the water to the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cover the pot and let the chicken cook for 20 minutes.
Add the green papaya wedges to the pot and simmer for another 10 minutes until the papaya is tender but not mushy.
Stir in the salt and pepper, adjusting seasoning to your taste.
Add the malunggay leaves (or spinach) and cook for 2-3 minutes until the leaves are wilted.
Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
Serve the Chicken Tinola hot with steamed rice on the side, garnished with additional fish sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2627 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.4 g | 215% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.3 g | 211% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 726 mg | 242% | |
| Sodium | 6875 mg | 299% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.6 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.2 g | ||
| Protein | 193.6 g | 387% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 806 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 23.3 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 3820 mg | 81% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
