Warm your soul with this hearty, ginger-infused chicken soup – tender chicken, chayote or green papaya, and fragrant chili leaves (dahon ng sili) or malunggay simmered in a light yet flavorful broth. Perfect for rainy days or when you need a hug in a bowl, this dish is pure Filipino comfort at its finest.
🍗 Ginger-Garlic Goodness – Clears sinuses and warms you up
🌱 Nutrient-Packed – Malunggay or chili leaves add vitamins and antioxidants
⏱️ One-Pot Simplicity – Ready in under 1 hour
🍚 Rice’s Perfect Match – That savory broth is meant to be drizzled over rice
✔️ Use native chicken (manok na may lasa) – For deeper, richer flavor
✔️ Sear chicken first – Locks in juices before simmering
✔️ Add lemongrass (tanglad) – Extra aromatic freshness
Rainy-Day Magic: Even better enjoyed with the sound of rain outside!
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Tinolang Manok or Chicken Tinola, is a chicken dish made by sautéing garlic, onions, and ginger, then adding mixed cut chicken pieces and turning them light brown. Add water and chicken broth cubes and simmer. Malunggay (moringa) leaves or Dahon ng Sili are added, as well as sliced Sayote (Chayote). To impart a salty or tasty flavor, long green chili, salt, or fish sauce are also added. Tinolang Manok recipe is best to eat with warm rice.
Preheat cooking oil in a pot. Sauté minced garlic and sliced onion and sliced ginger.
Put chicken meat over sautéed spices. Season with salt, mix and cook for a few minutes over low heat.
Add water and lemon grass. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes over low heat.
Remove extra oil and scum, then add chicken broth cubes, roughly cut sayote and pepper powder. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until cooked over low heat.
Add fish sauce, green long chili and malunggay (moringa) leaves. Cover again and continue cooking over medium heat until vegetables are cooked.
Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve while still warm. Enjoy eating!
Servings 6
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.