How to Make Filipino Chicken Binakol - A Step-by-Step Guide

Filipino cuisine is known for its delicious and flavorful dishes, and one dish that stands out is the Filipino Chicken Binakol. This traditional dish hails from the Visayan region of the Philippines and is a coconut-based chicken soup that is both comforting and heartwarming.

What makes Chicken Binakol special is the use of native chicken, which is known for its more intense flavor compared to regular chicken. The dish also incorporates a variety of local ingredients such as lemongras...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon crushed fresh ginger root
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 2 fresh young coconuts, juice and meat
  • 1 cup sliced bok choy
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine chicken pieces and water in a pot and boil until the water has evaporated, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove chicken pieces from the pot.
  • Heat oil in the same pot and cook onion, ginger, and garlic until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add chicken pieces and tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in coconut meat, coconut water, and bok choy. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Season with fish sauce and salt.
  • Nutrition

    881 cal.

    • Total Fat: 73g
    • Saturated Fat: 60g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 418mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 20g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 77mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1134mg