Chicken Binakol

Ingredients for Chicken Binakol

• 800 g chicken thighs
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 thumb ginger, sliced
• 2 stalks lemongrass, white parts only
• 2 large young coconuts
• Sea salt or fish sauce, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 handful chili or capsicum leaves
• Oil, for cooking

How to cook Chicken Binakol

1. 1.Season chicken with salt and pepper; collect coconut water and scrape the coconut meat from both coconuts.
2. 2.Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat; brown chicken on all sides, then transfer to a plate.
3. 3.Sauté garlic, onion, and ginger in the same pot until fragrant.
4. 4.Add coconut water, lemongrass, chicken, and firm coconut meat; boil, then simmer on low for 25 minutes until tender.
5. 5.Add chili leaves and soft coconut meat, if using; simmer 2 minutes.
6. 6.Season with salt or fish sauce and serve in bowls or coconut shells.