# Ginataang Manok

Ginataang Manok is a comforting chicken dish cooked in coconut milk.

- Cuisine: Filipino
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 whole chicken thigh
- 4-6 whole drumstick
- kosher salt
- 1/2 whole onion
- 3 clove garlic
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 can coconut milk
- 1 whole anaheim pepper
- 3 whole fresno chili
- 1 whole chicken bouillon cube
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 40 g ginger
- 1 large potato
- 1 large carrot
- bok choy

## Instructions

1. Season the chicken generously with kosher salt.
2. Sear the chicken skin-side down in a large pot or Dutch oven until golden brown and the fat has rendered.
3. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional minute, then remove from the pot.
4. Sauté the onions in the same pot until softened, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
5. Pour in the water and coconut milk, then stir in the ginger, bouillon cube, fish sauce, and black pepper.
6. Return the chicken to the pot, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook uncovered over medium-low heat.
7. Add the potatoes, carrots, and Fresno chilies, and simmer until the vegetables are fork-tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
8. Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning if needed.
9. Serve hot with steamed white rice.

## Equipment

- large pot
- Dutch oven

## Tips

- For the best flavor, refrigerate the seasoned chicken and let it season overnight.
- Fresno chilies are optional.
- Use 1-2 Thai chili instead of Fresno chilies if you like it spicy.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbL8MmXxqsJ/?stkn=MWpkdTV0ZTlucTJ3bA==
- Creator: Gideon General
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/1b297178-baa7-4376-9c39-2ed34df5cf93
- Extracted: 2026-09-26

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