Chicken Binakol
Chicken Binakol is a savory Filipino stew where chicken is cooked in a coconut-based broth with fresh vegetables and sometimes herbs. Its slightly sweet flavor from the coconut makes it a deliciously comforting dish.
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 7651kcal
Ingredients
- 6 lbs. chicken cut into serving pieces
- 1 head garlic crushed and chopped
- 4 onions sliced
- 5 thumbs ginger crushed and chopped
- 4 young coconuts
- 2 small green papayas wedged
- 1 bunch lemongrass
- 5 long green peppers
- 2 cups hot pepper leaves
- 1 cup malunggay leaves
- 2 Maggi Magic Chicken Cubes
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce optional
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Heat the cooking oil in a large cooking pot. Sauté the garlic, onion, and ginger until the onion softens.1 head garlic, 4 onions, 3 tablespoons cooking oil, 5 thumbs ginger
- Add the chicken and 3 tablespoons of fish sauce (note: you can add more fish sauce later as needed). Continue sautéing until the chicken turns light brown in color (around 3 to 4 minutes).3 tablespoons fish sauce, 6 lbs. chicken
- Pour in the juice of the young coconut (buko juice), and then add the coconut meat. Let it boil.4 young coconuts
- Add the green papaya and lemongrass. Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. (Note: you can also add water as needed.)2 small green papayas, 1 bunch lemongrass
- Put the long green peppers in the pot and season with ground black pepper. Continue cooking for 3 minutes.5 long green peppers, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Add the Maggi Magic Chicken Cube. Stir and turn off the heat.2 Maggi Magic Chicken Cubes
- Add the hot pepper leaves and malunggay leaves. Stir and let the residual heat cook them for 2 minutes.2 cups hot pepper leaves, 1 cup malunggay leaves
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve hot. Share and enjoy!
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Benefits of Lemongrass
Lemongrass is a versatile herb with a fresh, lemony flavor that's used in cooking and herbal remedies. It's rich in vitamins and antioxidants, which can help improve your digestion, boost your immune system, and reduce inflammation. This herb also has natural antibacterial and antifungal properties, making it great for keeping infections at bay. Plus, lemongrass can help you relax and reduce stress, thanks to its soothing aroma. Add lemongrass to your life for a zest of flavor and a boost of wellness!Nutrition
Calories: 7651kcal | Carbohydrates: 193g | Protein: 541g | Fat: 519g | Saturated Fat: 175g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 101g | Monounsaturated Fat: 200g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2041mg | Sodium: 7049mg | Potassium: 8857mg | Fiber: 44g | Sugar: 88g | Vitamin A: 15239IU | Vitamin C: 1020mg | Calcium: 1694mg | Iron: 36mg