Chicken Tinola Recipe

What is Chicken Tinola ?

Chicken Tinola is a traditional Filipino soup characterized by its light, savory broth infused with ginger, lemongrass, and green papaya. It is a comforting dish and is popular during colder weather or when someone is feeling unwell. The combination of chicken and vegetables makes it both nutritious and delicious. My husband and kids love this very much.

Ingredients

• 1 kilo whole chicken (cut into parts or choice cuts of breast, thighs of wings).
• 2 1/2 cups young papaya or sayote
• 1/2 cup dahon ng sili
• 5 cups water
• 2 tablespoons ginger (roughly chopped)
• 1/2 head garlic (minced)
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons patis
• pinch of salt and pepper

Steps

1. In a casserole, heat oil and saute' garlic, onion and ginger.
2. Add the chicken and water.
3. Bring to a boil and lower fire, let simmer until chicken is cooked.
4. Pour in patis, salt and pepper to taste.
5. Add in papaya or sayote, allow to cook.
6. When ready to serve, put in dahon ng sili.
7. Serve hot.