High Protein Chicken Tinola
Elevate your comfort food game with this High Protein Chicken Tinola, a nourishing twist on a classic Filipino dish. Packed with lean chicken breast, vibrant green papaya, and nutrient-rich malunggay (or spinach), this guilt-free soup delivers on both flavor and health benefits. Infused with the earthy warmth of ginger, garlic, and onion, the broth is a soothing medley of richness enhanced by the umami goodness of fish sauce. Perfect for meal prep or an easy weeknight dinner, this protein-packed recipe is ready in under an hour and serves as a hearty, low-fat meal for four. Whether you're aiming for a fitness-friendly option or simply craving a soulful homemade dish, this traditional yet modern Chicken Tinola will delight your taste buds while fueling your body.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 30 grams ginger
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1000 milliliters chicken broth
- 300 grams green papaya
- 100 grams malunggay leaves (or spinach)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Peel and slice the onion into thin wedges. Peel the ginger and cut it into thin matchsticks. Mince the garlic cloves.
Peel the green papaya and remove the seeds. Cut it into 2-inch pieces.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, ginger, and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the meat is no longer pink.
Stir in the fish sauce and continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the green papaya pieces to the simmering pot. Cover and continue to simmer for an additional 10 minutes until the papaya is tender.
Stir in the malunggay leaves or spinach, and let them wilt for about 2-3 minutes.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Serve the Chicken Tinola hot, garnished with more malunggay leaves if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1231 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.8 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 8900 mg | 387% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.0 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.8 g | ||
| Protein | 169.9 g | 340% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 470 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 3694 mg | 79% | |
*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.
