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Kinamatisang Manok

Kinamatisang Manok: Comforting Filipino Chicken Stew Bliss

Kinamatisang Manok is a hearty Filipino chicken stew filled with rich, comforting flavors and fresh ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 1 kg Chicken Cut into serving pieces
  • 4 pieces Tomatoes Ripe, sliced
  • 1 cube Knorr Chicken Cube Or substitute with homemade broth
  • 2 cups Bok Choy Cook until just wilted
  • 2 pieces Long Green Chili Peppers Adjust quantity based on spice preference
  • 1 piece Onion Chopped
  • 1 inch Ginger Crushed
  • 4 cloves Garlic Chopped
  • 2 cups Water Or chicken broth for added flavor
  • 3 tablespoons Cooking Oil Any neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add chopped garlic and sauté until it starts to brown, about 1 minute.
  3. Introduce the sliced onion and crushed ginger, stirring until the onion softens and becomes translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the chicken pieces and sear each side for about 1 minute until lightly browned.
  5. Stir in half of the sliced tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Pour in 2 cups of water or chicken broth, increase the heat to a rolling boil.
  7. Drop in the Knorr Chicken Cube and 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, reduce heat to low, and cover, simmering for 20 minutes.
  8. Add the remaining sliced tomatoes, long green chili peppers, and bok choy, cover, and cook for another 3 minutes.
  9. Season to taste with ground black pepper and additional fish sauce if desired before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover Kinamatisang Manok in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge and heat on the stovetop, adding a splash of water if needed.

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