Chicken Tinola
Tinola is an easy, one-pot soup from the Philippines. Chicken, chayote squash (or green papaya), bok choy, and spinach are simmered with fresh ginger in a savory broth that's delicious served with hot white rice.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon cooking oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (1 ½ inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon fish sauce
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3 pounds chicken legs and thighs
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2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
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1 chayote squash, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 head bok choy, chopped
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1 (8 ounce) package fresh spinach, chopped
Description
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Gather all ingredients.
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
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Add ginger and fish sauce; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook for 5 minutes.
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Pour in chicken broth and cook for 5 minutes. Add squash and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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Add bok choy and spinach; cook until spinach is just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve hot.
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Enjoy!