Chicken Tinola
(3)
Prep time 15mins
Cook time 1hr
Serves or Makes: 8

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ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 1 large onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 whole piece ginger, pounded and kept whole or finely grated
  • 2 5" stalks of lemongrass, pounded
  • 10 assorted chicken leg and thigh parts
  • 16 ounces water, plus more as needed
  • 2 14 ounce jars EPIC Homestyle Savory Chicken Bone Broth
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 2 pieces chayote (or green papaya), cut into wedges
  • 1 head bok choy, chopped into medium pieces
  • 1/2 cup Moringa (Malunggay leaves)
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce or salt, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste

Method

  • Step 1

    In a large pot, add oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic, onion, ginger, and lemongrass until fragrant, 2 minutes.

  • Step 2

    Add in the chicken. Sear on all sides until the skin is golden brown, 3-4 minutes per side.

  • Step 3

    Add water, EPIC Homestyle Savory Chicken Bone Broth, and bay leaves to the pot. Bring to a boil. Add chayote, cover the pot and simmer for 35-45 minutes, or until chayote is fork tender.

  • Step 4

    Add the bok choy, malunggay leaves and continue to cook for 5 more minutes.

  • Step 5

    Remove from heat. Season soup with the fish sauce and ground black pepper to taste. Serve in a bowl with steamed rice.