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Chicken Hinalang (Halang-halang na Manok)

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Chicken Hinalang (Halang-halang na Manok)

Chicken Hinalang is a fragrant, spicy soup brightened with lemongrass, ginger, and pepper leaves.

1 hour 10 minutes · Serves 4

Ingredients for Chicken Hinalang (Halang-halang na Manok)

  • 1 lb chicken, cut into serving pieces
  • 1 Knorr Chicken Cube
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 chayote, sliced
  • 10 Thai chili peppers, chopped
  • 1 bunch lemongrass
  • 1 bunch green onion, cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 1 cup hot pepper leaves
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 4 thumbs ginger, crushed
  • 8 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 1/2 quarts water
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

How to cook Chicken Hinalang (Halang-halang na Manok)

  1. 1.Mix chicken with soy sauce and vinegar; marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. 2.Heat oil over medium heat and sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant and softened.
  3. 3.Add chicken and sauté for 5 minutes. Pour in water and bring to a boil.
  4. 4.Add Knorr Chicken Cube and lemongrass; cover and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
  5. 5.Discard lemongrass. Add Thai chilies and chayote; cook 7 minutes.
  6. 6.Add bell pepper, hot pepper leaves, and green onions; cook 5 minutes, season, and serve hot with rice.
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