Ginataang Manok

Ingredients for Ginataang Manok

• 1 kg chicken legs and thighs
• 1 medium green papaya, sliced
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1 cup coconut cream
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 packet bok choy
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 thumb ginger, julienned
• 2 green finger chilies
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Fish sauce or sea salt, to taste
• Oil, for cooking

How to cook Ginataang Manok

1. 1.Heat oil in a pot and sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant. Add chicken and brown on all sides.
2. 2.Add chicken stock and 1 cup coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 25 minutes.
3. 3.Add remaining coconut milk, green finger chilies, and papaya; simmer 10 minutes until papaya begins to soften.
4. 4.Add bok choy and coconut cream; simmer 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through and greens wilt.
5. 5.Season with fish sauce or salt and black pepper, then serve.