Chicken Binakol

Preparation Time

10 mins.

Cooking Time

40 mins.

Serving Size

5

Ingredients

• 1 pouch Tomato Sauce (200g)
• 500 g chicken, whole, cut into serving portions
• 1 1/2 Tbsp garlic, crushed
• 1/4 cup onion, sliced
• 2/3 cup potato, cut into chunks
• 3 stalk tanglad, pounded
• 3/4 cup buko water
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 pc buko, cut into 2x1-inch strips

Preparation

1. Place Tomato Sauce and all ingredients except buko meat in a casserole. Bring to a boil then simmer for 30 minutes. Add buko meat and cook for 5 minutes.

Lusog Notes:

This local dish is a source of niacin that supports the nervous system and helps maintain normal structure of the skin.

Chef's Tip:

The best buko to use for this recipe is "mala-kanin" which has a firmer and meatier texture that can stand the simmering of the soup.