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Chicken Tinola Recipe (Filipino Ginger Chicken Soup)

Chicken Tinola is a classic Filipino comfort food made with chicken, ginger, green papaya (or chayote), and chili leaves. This light yet nourishing soup is perfect for cold days, when you’re feeling under the weather, or as a wholesome family meal.

🥘 Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken (drumsticks or thighs preferred)
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 thumb-sized pieces of ginger, sliced into strips
  • 5 cups water (or chicken broth)
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce (patis)
  • 1 medium green papaya (or chayote), sliced into wedges
  • 1 cup chili leaves (or spinach as substitute)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

🍲 Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot. Sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
  3. Season with fish sauce and stir well.
  4. Pour in water or chicken broth. Cover and simmer for 35–40 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
  5. Add green papaya (or chayote) and simmer for another 10 minutes until vegetables are soft.
  6. Stir in chili leaves (or spinach) and cook for 2 minutes.
  7. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve hot with steamed rice.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Best served with hot steamed jasmine rice.
  • Add a side of fish sauce with chili for extra flavor.
  • Pair with Filipino fried tilapia or lumpia (spring rolls) for a full meal.
  • For a cozy dinner, serve with pandesal bread to dip in the broth.

❓ FAQs about Chicken Tinola

1. Can I use other vegetables instead of green papaya?
Yes, chayote or sayote is a common substitute. Some also use zucchini.

2. Can I make tinola without chili leaves?
Absolutely. Spinach, malunggay (moringa leaves), or bok choy are great alternatives.

3. How do I make it more flavorful?
Use homemade chicken broth instead of water and add a little fish sauce while simmering.

4. Is Chicken Tinola healthy?
Yes! It’s light, low in fat, and packed with nutrients from ginger and leafy greens.

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