Mediterranean Diet Chicken Tinola
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Mediterranean Diet Chicken Tinola—an enticing fusion of Filipino comfort food and Mediterranean flavors. This nutrient-packed recipe features tender, seared chicken thighs simmered in a fragrant broth of garlic, onion, and fresh ginger, all enriched with low-sodium chicken broth and a splash of fish sauce for a savory depth. Zucchini and Swiss chard or kale lend vibrant colors and health-boosting nutrients, while lemon juice and fresh basil brighten the dish with zesty, herbaceous notes. Cooked in heart-healthy olive oil, this wholesome one-pot meal is gluten-free, low-carb, and bursting with flavor, perfect for nourishing the whole family. Ready in just under an hour, it’s a healthy chicken dinner that’s deliciously balanced and easy to make.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 1 inch Fresh ginger, sliced
- 4 cups Low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 2 medium Zucchini, sliced
- 4 cups Swiss chard or kale, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chicken thighs and sear on both sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add garlic, onion, and ginger. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
Return the chicken to the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Add the fish sauce.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
Add the sliced zucchini and chopped Swiss chard or kale. Simmer for another 10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and chicken is fully cooked.
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Remove from heat and add the fresh basil as a garnish before serving.
Serve hot, relishing the Mediterranean and Asian flavors in this wholesome dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1405 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.7 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 436 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 5090 mg | 221% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 133.2 g | 266% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 772 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 4192 mg | 89% | |
*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.
