Sinigang na Manok (Chicken Sinigang Recipe)
Sinigang na Manok is a hearty and comforting soup made from chicken pieces, vegetables and simmered in a sour tamarind broth. A perfect balance of savory and sour, a classic Filipino soup.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs. chicken wings and bone-in
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium tomato sliced
- 1 cup radish sliced
- 2 pieces eggplants sliced
- 3 cups baby bok choy leaves separated
- 2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 3 tablespoon sinigang mix Knorr Sampalok mix, more if needed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In over medium heat large pot, heat oil. Add chicken pieces and pan fry until brown. Once browned, remove chicken from the pot and set it aside.
- In the same pot, add onion, garlic and tomatoes. Sautè for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add browned chicken back in, add broth and radish. Cover the pot and simmer for 10 minutes or until chicken is fork tender. Stir in eggplant and cook for another 5 minutes until eggplant is tender. Add green chillies for heat(optional).
- Stir in sinigang mix, add fish sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add baby bokchoy then turn off the heat. Stir into the soup until they’re wilted. Serve with steamed rice and enjoy.
Notes
- The sourness level can vary based on personal preference. Start with a moderate amount of tamarind powder, and you can add more if needed during cooking.
- If you want to make your Sinigang spicy, add green chili peppers. Be cautious and add a little at a time to control the heat.
- Salt your chicken before browning them.
- Feel free to add your favourite veggies like okra, green beans or spinach.
Nutrition
Calories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 2.18gProtein: 1.2gFat: 43.53gSaturated Fat: 12.75gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9.18gMonounsaturated Fat: 19.58gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 37.63mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 105.5mgFiber: 1.9gSugar: 4.9gVitamin A: 655IUVitamin C: 35.2mgCalcium: 23.7mgIron: 1mg
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