High Protein Chicken Tinola

Warm your soul and fuel your body with this High Protein Chicken Tinola, a nutritious twist on the classic Filipino comfort dish. This savory, aromatic soup features tender chicken breast, rich in lean protein, simmered with fragrant garlic, ginger, and onion for a wholesome base. Nutritious green papaya and iron-packed malunggay leaves (or spinach) add vibrant color and a healthful boost, while fish sauce and chicken broth infuse the dish with deep, umami flavor. Simple to prepare in under an hour, this high-protein soup is perfect for healthy meal prep, post-workout recovery, or a cozy weeknight dinner. It's a deliciously balanced, low-carb recipe that nourishes both the body and the soul—serve it hot and savor every comforting spoonful!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams chicken breast
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 30 grams ginger
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1000 milliliters chicken broth
• 300 grams green papaya
• 100 grams malunggay leaves (or spinach)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2

Peel and slice the onion into thin wedges. Peel the ginger and cut it into thin matchsticks. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Peel the green papaya and remove the seeds. Cut it into 2-inch pieces.

Step 4

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, ginger, and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 5

Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the meat is no longer pink.

Step 6

Stir in the fish sauce and continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 8

Add the green papaya pieces to the simmering pot. Cover and continue to simmer for an additional 10 minutes until the papaya is tender.

Step 9

Stir in the malunggay leaves or spinach, and let them wilt for about 2-3 minutes.

Step 10

Season the soup with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 11

Serve the Chicken Tinola hot, garnished with more malunggay leaves if desired, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2159.6 grams (2159.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1231

Total Fat 34.80g	45%
Saturated Fat 7.20g	36%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.80g
Cholesterol 430mg	143%
Sodium 8900mg	387%
Total Carbohydrate 71.00g	26%
Dietary Fiber 10.40g	37%
Total Sugars 28.80g
Protein 169.90g	340%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 470mg	36%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 3694mg	79%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.5%

Protein: 53.2%

Carbs: 22.2%