Tinolang Manok
Experience the comforting flavors of Tinolang Manok, a beloved Filipino chicken soup that combines simplicity with nourishing goodness. Featuring tender bone-in, skin-on chicken simmered with aromatic garlic, onion, and ginger, this dish is elevated by the addition of green papaya and vibrant malunggay (moringa) leaves for a wholesome, earthy taste. Bathed in a savory fish sauce-infused broth, Tinolang Manok is a warming and nutritious meal perfect for any occasion. Ready in under an hour and served best with steamed white rice, this classic Filipino recipe is your new go-to for heartwarming home-cooked comfort. Keywords: Tinolang Manok, Filipino chicken soup, traditional Philippine recipe, green papaya, malunggay leaves.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 kg Chicken pieces (bone-in, skin-on)
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 2 inches Ginger, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 6 cups Water
- 1 medium Green papaya, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups Malunggay leaves (or chili leaves)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Heat the cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute.
Add the chopped onion and sliced ginger. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add the chicken pieces to the pot, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 7 minutes.
Pour in the fish sauce and stir well to coat the chicken evenly.
Add the water and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the pot and let it simmer gently for about 25 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
Once the chicken is tender, add the sliced green papaya to the pot. Continue to simmer for an additional 10 minutes until the papaya is tender but not mushy.
Stir in the malunggay leaves or chili leaves and let them cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot, ideally with steamed white rice on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.3 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 212 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 1100 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 53.9 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1109 mg | 24% | |
*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.
