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Chicken Tinola with Papaya

A comforting ginger broth soup cooked with tender chicken, slices of green papaya, and fresh spinach.

50 minEasyServes 4310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 inches fresh ginger, julienned
  • 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, cubed
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 small unripe green papaya, sliced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Sauté 1 medium chopped yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 2 inches julienned fresh ginger for 3 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add 2 lbs cubed bone-in chicken thighs and cook for 5 minutes until lightly browned.

  4. 4

    Stir in 2 tbsp fish sauce and cook for 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Pour in 4 cups water, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

  6. 6

    Add 1 small sliced unripe green papaya and simmer for 8 minutes until tender.

  7. 7

    Turn off heat, stir in 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, and allow to wilt before serving.

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Questions

What is Chicken Tinola with Papaya?

A comforting ginger broth soup cooked with tender chicken, slices of green papaya, and fresh spinach. This reference files it under Filipino soup: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 50 minutes start to finish.

How do I know when Chicken Tinola with Papaya is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until lightly browned. A reading of 165 F on a thermometer settles it.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Chicken Tinola with Papaya?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Chicken Tinola with Papaya uses 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, cubed.

Is Chicken Tinola with Papaya low-carb?

A serving of Chicken Tinola with Papaya carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

How much protein is in Chicken Tinola with Papaya?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 36 g of protein in about 310 calories, alongside 8 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 780 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

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