Chicken Tinola

Get ready for a fragrant chicken soup loaded with fresh vegetables and bold seasonings. This top-rated recipe boasts an intensely savory flavor that makes it stand out from the pack. Try your hand at this terrific chicken tinola and make tonight's dinner one to remember.

What Is Chicken Tinola?

Tinola is a traditional Filipino comfort food that usually consists of broth, chicken, leafy greens, papaya, and ginger. Fish sauce is a key ingredient that lends a deliciously pungent taste. Chicken tinola is often served with rice to make a hearty meal.

This version features chayote squash and bok choy for a fresh, vibrant spin on traditional chicken soup.

How to Make Chicken Tinola

Make this warming Filipino chicken soup a part of your regular rotation. You'll find the full recipe below with step-by-step instructions, but here's what you can expect when you make this top-rated recipe:

Begin gently cooking the onion and garlic in a large pot over medium heat until fragrant. Add the ginger, fish sauce, and chicken, and cook for about five minutes. Stir in the broth, squash, and seasonings before simmering until the chicken is white in the center.

Add bok choy and spinach, cooking the mixture just until the greens are wilted. Serve the soup hot by itself or paired with rice.

How to Store Chicken Tinola

Refrigerate the leftover chicken tinola in an airtight container for up to three days. If you'd like to freeze chicken tinola, use a heavy-duty bag or large, tight-lidded container for best results. Reheat on the stovetop.

Cookdap Community Tips and Praise

“This soup is soo good!” raves Yum Yum Betty. “I substituted zucchini and yellow squash for the chayote squash and added an extra can of chicken broth, mushrooms, and hot chili oil. I will definitely make this again.”

“I was actually very afraid making this because it’s out of my comfort zone but my husband is Filipino & I really wanted to make this for him,” shares kaylaem. “It came out perfectly ? thank you so much for sharing the recipe!”

“Delicious and great for a rainy day,” says Raivyn. “Tasted like my mom’s, and was very easy to make.”