Chicken Tinola

Tinola, an easy Filipino soup made with chicken, chayote squash, bok choy, and spinach, features a savory broth flavored with ginger and fish sauce.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 532 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 head bok choy, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) package fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 pounds chicken legs and thighs, rinsed and patted dry
• 1 chayote squash, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Enjoy!

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Add bok choy and spinach; cook until spinach is just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve hot.

Step 4

Gather all ingredients.

Step 5

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add ginger and fish sauce; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook for 5 minutes.