Sinabawang Manok

Step-by-step guide on how to make an easy chicken soup

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Filipino Recipe

Keyword: chicken recipes, healthy recipe

Servings: people

Calories: 542kcal

Author: Vanjo Merano

Heat oil in a cooking pot. Sauté the onion, garlic, ginger, and tomato for 2 minutes.
1 onion, 4 tomatoes, 3 thumbs ginger, 6 cloves garlic, 3 tablespoons cooking oil
Add the chicken. Sauté for 3 minutes or until the outer part starts to turn light brown.
2 lbs. chicken wings
Pour water into the cooking pot. Cover it. Let the water boil.
6 cups water
Adjust the heat to a simmer. Continue simmering for 20 minutes.
Add Maggi Magic Chicken Cube and chayote. Cook for 4 minutes. (see notes below)
1 Maggi Magic Chicken Cube, 4 pieces chayote
Add the long green beans. Season with fish sauce and ground black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
6 ounces long green beans, Fish sauce and ground black pepper to taste
Add the baby spinach. Stir. Cook for 1 minute.
1 ½ cup baby spinach
Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve while its hot.
Share and enjoy!

Chayote - Chayote is added early in this recipe because it is diced into chunks, which take longer to cook compared to thinner slices. By giving it a head start, the chayote has enough time to soften and absorb the flavors of the broth without becoming mushy. If you choose to slice the chayote thinly instead of dicing it, it will cook faster due to the reduced thickness. In that case, you could add it later in the cooking process to prevent overcooking.
Alternatives to Baby Spinach - If you do not have baby spinach on hand, there are several alternatives that work well in this recipe. Kale is a great option, as it has a similar texture and holds up well in soups. It also adds a slightly earthy flavor. Swiss or Chinese chard is another excellent substitute, offering a mild taste and tender leaves that blend seamlessly into the broth.