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Healthy, Tasty, All Natural Chicken Sinigang

Chicken Sinigang is so yummy with tomatoes for a tangy broth. All natural ingredients, fork tender chicken, and veggie broth make this a very healthy version and gluten free.
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Course: Dinner, Entree, lunch, Main Course, Soup, Ulam
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: chicken, chicken recipes, Filipino recipes, Filipino soup, gluten free, healthy recipes, one pot, sinigang
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 313kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch Oven
  • 1 skimmer
  • 1 tongs or spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken drums or thighs with skin on
  • 5-6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1-2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 small tomatoes large diced
  • ¼ whole onion chopped
  • 1-2 tbsp fish sauce add to your preference
  • 1 cup daikon radish 3-4 big cut pieces
  • 4 pieces whole green chilis keep whole
  • 1 whole medium Chinese eggplant sliced chunky on diagonal
  • 2 cups green string beans cut off ends and cut in 3" long pieces
  • 1 tbsp natural vegetable bouillon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • lemon and lime slices on the side as garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the Dutch oven well. Add oil. Then add tomatoes and onions. One minute.
    1 tbsp olive oil, 4 small tomatoes, ¼ whole onion
  • Add the chicken and do not move the chicken. Let it sear. Once browned, turn them to sear the other side.
    1 lb chicken drums or thighs
  • Add the fish sauce all over the chicken. Toss the chicken with the tomatoes and onions.
    1-2 tbsp fish sauce
  • Then add the broth and water.
    Then add the daikon radish.
    5-6 cups vegetable or chicken broth, 1-2 cups water, 1 cup daikon radish
  • Be sure the chicken is submerged. Cover and low simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Uncover and skim the soup as needed. Then add the natural vegetable bouillon.
    1 tbsp natural vegetable bouillon
  • Add the whole chilis and the eggplant.
    4 pieces whole green chilis, 1 whole medium Chinese eggplant
  • Once the eggplant looks almost done, add the green beans. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 3 more minutes.
    2 cups green string beans, salt and pepper
  • Serve with rice and with cut lemons and limes. Enjoy!
    lemon and lime

Notes

Suggestions:
  • You can add a tablespoon of tamarind paste if you have it on hand to add tanginess.
  • You can add potatoes if you like.
  • This recipe pairs well with simple steamed rice.
Nutritional values are estimates and will vary on brands chosen, amounts, ingredients used, and preparations. Please use your personal nutritional calculator for more exact amounts. RLF is not a certified nutritionist.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Healthy, Tasty, All Natural Chicken Sinigang
Amount per Serving
Calories
313
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
77
mg
26
%
Sodium
 
585
mg
25
%
Potassium
 
664
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
4
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
22
g
44
%
Vitamin A
 
1350
IU
27
%
Vitamin C
 
31
mg
38
%
Calcium
 
62
mg
6
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.