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Cumin and Lime Filipino Chicken Tinola

Name: Cumin and Lime Filipino Chicken Tinola
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 500g chicken thighs; 2 chayotes, peeled and cubed; 1 onion, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp vinegar; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp lime juice

A warm and tangy variation with cumin's earthy notes.

37 minutes4 servings

Method

Add ground cumin and lime juice during preparation when combining chicken, chayote, onion, and garlic.
In a pot, combine chicken, chayote, onion, and garlic. Add water and broth. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add fish sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and pepper.
Stir in coconut milk. Cook for 5 minutes. Check internal temperature of chicken (74°C/165°F).
Serve hot with steamed rice.

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