Pinatisang Manok

Pinatisang Manok is a savory Filipino chicken stew simmered with garlic, ginger, and fish sauce, bringing a delightful umami punch. The tender chicken pairs beautifully with fresh spinach and a hint of heat from serrano peppers, making every bite comforting and flavorful.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Filipino

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 350kcal

Author Liza A

Ingredients

2.4 lbs chicken pieces
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 small onion chopped
1 thumb-sized ginger peeled and julienned
5 tbsp fish sauce
2 cups water
4 cups baby spinach or pepper leaves
2 serrano peppers

Instructions

Prepare the chicken pieces by removing the skin, rinsing under cold water and patting dry with paper towels. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Heat oil in a pan over medium high heat. Add garlic, onion and ginger and sauté for 2 minutes, or until onion has softened.
Add chicken pieces and sauté for 4 minutes or until browned and no longer pink.
Add fish sauce and stir to combine flavor. Add water, bring mixture to a boil, lower heat to medium, cover with a lid and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove lid and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes or until chicken meat is tender. Stir in spinach or pepper leaves. Cover and remove from heat.
Serve with steamed rice.

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