---
title: Tinola (Ginger Chicken Soup)
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 40 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/chicken-tinola
---

Gather @chicken thigh{800%g}, @fresh ginger{50%g}, @green papaya{300%g} and @spinach{150%g}.

Heat oil in a pot; sauté the @garlic{3%clove}, @onion{1} and ginger until fragrant and the onion turns translucent. ~{3%minutes}

Add the chicken and @fish sauce{2%tbsp}; sear lightly on all sides, about 3 minutes. ~{3%minutes}

Pour in 1.5 liters of water and bring to a boil.

Lower the heat and simmer 25 minutes until the chicken is tender. ~{25%minutes}

Add the papaya and cook 8 minutes until just tender. ~{8%minutes}

Stir in the greens off the heat, letting them wilt in the residual warmth, and serve with rice.