A Bowl of Golden Comfort: My Love Letter to Chicken Tinola
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Chicken Tinola
A traditional Filipino comfort food with tender chicken in ginger-infused broth
There's something about chicken tinola that instantly brings warmth and comfort, reminding me of home.
Growing up, my mom always prepared a batch of this Filipino dish whenever I felt under the weather.
The rich aroma of fragrant ginger, garlic, and onion in the pot made the whole house smell like a hug.
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Growing up, my mom always prepared a batch of this Filipino dish whenever I felt under the weather.
The rich aroma of fragrant ginger, garlic, and onion in the pot made the whole house smell like a hug.
15 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
4
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken (drumsticks/thighs)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ inches fresh ginger, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium chayote squash, peeled and chopped
- 1 head bok choy or 8 oz spinach, chopped
- 1 Maggi Magic Chicken Cube (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup hot pepper leaves
- 1 cup malunggay leaves
Instructions
- Prepare Aromatics: Sauté garlic, onion, and ginger in a pot with oil until fragrant.
- Cook Chicken: Add chicken pieces and brown them for about 2 minutes.
- Season: Stir in fish sauce and let it cook for 1-2 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add chayote, bok choy, or spinach, and cook until tender (about 20 minutes).
- Add Greens and Serve: Add malunggay and hot pepper leaves in the last 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Information
320
Calories
28g
Protein
12g
Carbs
18g
Fat
3g
Fiber