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Ginataang Manok Recipe

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Filipino Style Recipe: ginataang manok or chicken in coconut milk is another simple and easy Filipino dish. It is usually the chicken sauteed and cooked in a combination of coconut milk, vegetables and seasoning. This is similar to ginataang tilapia and chicken curry but we don’t used curry powder in this recipe.

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 20-30 minutes
Good for 4-6 servings

Ingredients:
1 kilo chicken, cut into serving pieces
1 can(12-ounce) coconut milk
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large onion, sliced
2 tbsp ginger, sliced thinly
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
2 pcs large hot chili peppers, sliced(optional)
a bunch of pechay(bok choy)(optional)
1 pieces chayote squash(sayote) or green papaya, cut into small pieces(optional)

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In  a pot, heat oil and saute garlic, onion and ginger.
2. Add chicken and continue sauteing for 3 minutes or until color turns to light brown.

Part 2
1. Pour coconut milk, simmer for 10 minutes or until the chicken is tender. Add water if necessary. Stir occasionally.
2. Add in chayote or papaya. Continue simmering for another 4 minutes.
3. Pour in the vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Bring to boil.
4. Add bok choy and simmer for another minute or until the milk is creamy and oil.
5. Adjust seasoning according to taste.
6. Remove from heat. Serve hot. Enjoy!

Pesang Manok Recipe

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Filipino Style Recipe: pesang manok or boiled chicken recipe is another simple chicken dish. This is similar to Tinolang Manok but the procedures are the same in Nilagang Baka. Normally the chicken boiled until tender then add onion, peppercorn, salt, potatoes, bok choy or cabbage.

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 30-40 minutes
Good for 4-5 servings

Ingredients:
1 kilo chicken, cut into serving pieces
7 cups water(depends on your preference)
1 onion, sliced
1 tablespoon peppercorns
2 medium-sized potatoes, quartered
1 head bok choy(petchay) or cabbage leaves(repolyo)
1 teaspoon salt
1 bunch green onions(optional)
1 piece chicken broth cubes(optional)

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a large pot, add chicken, water, ginger, onions, peppercorns and salt.
2. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is tender. Remove the scum as it rises.

Part 2
1. Add potatoes then cook until the potatoes is almost tender.
2. Add bok choy, cabbage and green onions then adjust seasoning according to taste.
3. Cook until vegetables are tender then remove from heat. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Pininyahang Manok Recipe

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Filipino Style Recipe: Pininyahang Manok(Pineapple Chicken) is a chicken dish that commonly served by Filipinos. Basically the chicken marinate in pineapple juice then cook with pineapple chunks, fresh vegetables, and spices. Some added evaporated milk or coconut milk to make the sauce creamy. The tender of chicken and the sweet and sour taste of pineapple make this dish irresistible. This is truly a mouth-watering dish and my family’s favorite.

Estimated time of preparation: 15 minutes(plus marinating time)
Estimated time of cooking: 20-30 minutes
Good for 4-6 persons

Ingredients:
1 kilo chicken, cut into serving pieces
2 red and green bell pepper, cut into cubes
1 cup pineapple chunks
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 thumb-sized ginger, minced
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce or salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
3 tablespoons cooking oil or butter

1 medium carrots, cut into cubes(optional)
2 medium potatoes, cut into cubes(optional)

Procedures:
Part 1
1. Sprinkle chicken meat with salt and pepper then marinate in pineapple juice for at least 30 minutes. Reserve marinade.

Part 2
1. In a pan, heat cooking oil and fry carrots and potatoes until light brown. Drain and set aside.

Part 3
1. In the same pan, reduce oil then saute onion, garlic and ginger until fragrant.
2. Add chicken meat then continue sauteing until golden brown.
3. Add soy sauce and marinade then simmer for 15 minutes or until chicken is almost tender. Add little water if necessary.
4. Add pineapple chunks, carrots, potatoes and bell pepper then simmer for 3 minutes.
5. Season with sugar and salt according to taste then simmer until vegetables are tender.
6. Remove from the heat then transfer to serving bowl. Serve with steamed rice.

Tips:
1. You can also add 1/2 cup evaporated milk if you prefer.