Chicken Tinola
A comforting Filipino chicken soup flavored with ginger, leafy greens, and green papaya, perfect for chilly days.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken parts (thighs or drumsticks) Juiciest cuts preferred
- 1 tbsp Oil For sautéing
- 1 cup Onion, chopped
- 5 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 inches Ginger, thickly sliced More ginger for spicier broth
- 1 medium Green papaya, sliced Chayote can be used as a substitute
- 4 cups Water To cover the chicken
- 2 tbsp Fish sauce or salt To taste
- 1 tsp Black pepper Optional for a little kick
- 2 cups Leafy greens (malunggay or spinach) Add last, just wilt before serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat oil in a large pot and sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces to the pot and cook until they turn white.
- Pour in water and add a bouillon cube if desired. Bring to a simmer.
- Let the chicken simmer until tender, about 30 minutes.
- Add green papaya and let it soften, about 5 minutes.
- Season with fish sauce or salt and black pepper to taste.
- Lastly, add leafy greens right before serving and allow them to wilt.
Notes
Make sure not to rush the simmering process for best flavor. You can use frozen greens if fresh ones are not available.