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Ginataang Manok Recipe

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Ginataang Manok is translated as chicken stewed in coconut milk. This is a simple Filipino dish wherein chicken is sautéed in garlic, onion, and ginger then stewed in coconut milk. It is also one of my favorite simple ginataan recipes.

A more traditional approach requires native hen (usually grown in the backyard). It is much tastier compared to broiler chickens and adds more flavor to the dish. As many might have noticed, coconut milk plays a huge part in Filipino cuisine — like in this Ginataang Manok recipe, for example. Different Filipino recipes require the use of coconut milk and coconut juice. I think that this is a good thing because we are making the most out of what is abundant to us but let’s keep in mind that there are some people that still need to develop their taste buds for these types of dishes.

Ginataang Manok - Chicken in Coconut Milk

Don’t be afraid to try if you are one of those people. It just takes a few baby steps to get there; it’s time to experience the great taste that you are missing. I enjoy eating the outcome of this ginataang manok recipe because it really tastes good. No matter how I control myself, it did not help me from scooping additional servings of rice.

Try this Ginataang Manok recipe and send us your feedback.

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Ginataang Manok Recipe

Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings 4
Author Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken cut into serving pieces
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1/2 bunch spinach
  • 2 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 2 tbsp ginger julienned
  • 8 ounces green papaya wedged
  • 1/2 tsp paprika optional
  • 1 piece long green chili optional
  • 4 pieces Thai chili or siling labuyo if available, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the cooking pot and pour-in the cooking oil.
  • Sauté the garlic, onion, and ginger.
  • Add the chicken and cook until the color of the outer part turns light brown.
  • Pour-in the coconut milk while stirring and bring to a boil.
  • Sprinkle some paprika then simmer for 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender and the coconut milk becomes thick.
  • Add the long green chili and Thai chili then simmer for 5 minutes
  • Add the green papaya then simmer for 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Put-in the spinach, salt, and pepper then simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Turn-off the heat then transfer the cooked chicken to a serving plate
  • Serve hot. Share and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 4g

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Comments

  1. kaye says

    August 18, 2016 at 7:39 pm

    pwede po ba substitute ang coconut cream sa coconut milk? ? TY

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      August 18, 2016 at 8:09 pm

      Hi Kaye, pwedeng pwede. Mas maganda kung coconut cream ang gagamitin mo para mas rich yung gata.

      Reply
  2. Marc Bautista says

    April 25, 2014 at 11:06 pm

    Thanks for all your recipes Vanjo! Your recipes are blockbuster to my kids. Share ko lang po for this recipes I used carrots and potato as replacement for the spinach. Yummy!

    Reply
  3. Alfred Velasco says

    April 27, 2012 at 4:29 pm

    Trying this tonight! All your recipes and easy directions are amazing..

    I would just like to say that as being a filipino american and only one who kicks at home; after getting married and leaving my parents; I had to learn how to cook. I’ve always liked filipino food that my mom has cooked and just did not know how to; Until I saw your website. Easy how to directions and the food is amazing. Great work, were no longer starving and buying take out anymore! I have learned to cook thanks to you, my all time favorite filipino cuisine… Thank you

    Reply
  4. Dina says

    December 8, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    This is another hit in my household. I’m starting to get very dependent on your recipe! Thank you.

    Reply
  5. marie says

    June 10, 2011 at 10:45 am

    its look so yummiiiilicious…i’ve never imagine pd pala to…na try ko lng un tinola sa gata w/malungay & green bell pepper and its great! i love to cook so i think this one is very very great! i will add this recipe in my weekmeal..;) more power i realy enjoyed watching you.God Bless po

    Reply
  6. Mrs. H. says

    May 11, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    This recipe is really good. I added eggplant too and red bell pepper…yummy!!!

    Reply
  7. reymond says

    February 19, 2011 at 1:37 am

    the best recipe two thumbs up…

    Reply
  8. [email protected] says

    January 25, 2011 at 12:32 pm

    Just wanna thank u, for this recipe, ginataang manok.. first time i cooked this @ i was great @ i love it.. thanks so much!!
    Godspeed 🙂

    Reply
  9. rodel says

    October 31, 2010 at 4:22 pm

    ano po b ang paprika?…

    Reply
  10. mary jean says

    September 12, 2010 at 4:36 am

    it’s my first time to open this site and i can’t wait to learn all your recipes..God Bless!!!

    Reply
  11. jkm24 says

    July 27, 2010 at 11:36 pm

    Thanks for sharing this recipe! Very delicious! Added it to our favorites. God bless!

    Reply
  12. Dina says

    July 11, 2010 at 6:34 am

    Wow! I just love it so much! Thank you.

    Reply
  13. Florence says

    May 27, 2010 at 1:16 am

    hi! im a fan of ginataan even when i was young. this is a superb recipe for any filipina mom! my kids love it. More chicken recipe please….:) GOD BLESS!

    Reply
  14. Jelyn Jobey says

    May 1, 2010 at 6:26 am

    Hello there! It’s a good thing I’ve found your website. I’m on my second month of pregnancy and always craving for Filipino foods. Unfortunately, I don’t cook a lot, though am willing to learn 🙂 Your recipes are great! I’ve already tried cooking some of your recipes and the result was superb! Just the right taste I want! Thanks for helping me and my fellow followers here in Panlasang Pinoy. Best wishes and happy cooking to all!! x

    Reply
  15. juvylin V. Hill says

    February 12, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    Everyday I check your website waiting for a new recipe:) Im so happy that I found it! your website here. by the way i tried your puto cheese recipe OMG its taste really good 🙂 and Im so happy coz you can use only all purpose flour and my husband like it!!! God bless

    Reply
  16. Lheeza says

    November 19, 2009 at 5:33 pm

    Greetings,

    Wow my husband will truly like this, and kuya wish me luck for preparing this tomorrow! Thanks a lot.

    Regards,
    Lheeza

    Reply
    • Panlasang Pinoy says

      November 19, 2009 at 7:24 pm

      You’re welcome Lheeza

      Reply
  17. Sirod says

    November 18, 2009 at 9:43 am

    I’m not fun of “gata” before.It makes my stomach upset. But when I tried this one ….hmmmm…it’s delishhhh..thx for sharing po!Good luck and post more pinoy dish…By the way you really have a good hands….

    Reply
  18. vivi says

    November 18, 2009 at 3:31 am

    hi looks so yummy! any substitute for spinach? thanks!

    Reply
    • Panlasang Pinoy says

      November 18, 2009 at 7:19 pm

      You can use malunggay leaves

      Reply
      • vivi says

        November 18, 2009 at 8:20 pm

        ok. thanks mucho… i will do that.

      • Ronald says

        October 14, 2010 at 12:08 pm

        Pepper leaves will work well too (here in the US- it’s usually sold frozen)

  19. Panlasang Pinoy says

    November 17, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    You could use chayote as a substitute honey.

    Reply
    • Rex says

      July 26, 2011 at 8:04 pm

      Ok thank you so much…

      Reply

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