Native Chicken Tinola

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole native chicken, about a kilo (dressed and cut) 
  • 1 medium-sized unripe papaya (diagonally cut, 1 inch in length) 
  • 2 stalks of lemongrass 
  • 1 thumb-sized ginger (cut in strips) 
  • 1 medium-sized onion 
  • 4 cloves garlic 
  • Fresh chilies 
  • Malunggay leaves 
  • Water 
  • Canola oil 
  • Salt and pepper to taste 

Nutrients

  • Calories: 231.4 kcal
  • Protein: 22.3 g
  • Potassium: 80.4 mg
  • Sodium: 67.7 mg
  • Phosphorus: 175 mg

Procedure:

  • Heat canola oil in a pot. Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
  • Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
  • Pour in water and bring to a boil.
  • Add papaya slices, lemongrass, and fresh chilies. Simmer until chicken is tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add malunggay leaves just before serving.
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