Chicken Empanada – A Filipino Favorite

Among Filipinos, Chicken Empanada is a favorite snack and party fare that can be serve hot or cold. I always thought making empanada was difficult but after my first attempt it seems to get easier each time I make it. Empanada can be prepared in the morning and heated for dinner. Here is an easy [...]

Chicken Afritada – A Global Favorite

Whenever we’re talking about food that Filipino’s inherited from the Spaniards, Afritada is one of the dishes that stand out. In Philippine cuisine there are several dishes that use tomato sauce based ingredients and Afritada is definitely one of them. There are two types of Afritada, pork and chicken, and chicken is the easier version [...]

Rellenong Manok – Filipino Stuffed Chicken

We all have our favorite recipe for stuffed chicken but this is a Filipino specialty. If you haven’t tried this recipe then give it a try this weekend as a Sunday special meal for the family.It is a winner! Rellenong Manok Ingredients: *1 whole chicken, deboned with shape kept *2 tablespoons calamansi juice *2 tablespoons [...]

Tinolang Manok

Tinolang Manok (Chicken Ginger Stew) Recipe This is a main staple of Filipino cuisine. Ingredients: * 1 kilo whole chicken, cut into pieces. * 1 small young papaya or sayote, cut into small pieces. * 2 tablespoons ginger, crushed and slliced into strips * 1/2 cup dahon ng sili (chili leaves) or mallunggay leaves * [...]

Chicken Parmigiana

This is one of our family’s favorite recipes. It is a very common recipe that has been around for a long time. Although it takes a little work to prepare; in the end it is worth every minute of preparation.Serve this main dish with green vegetables like the green beans in our recipe or other [...]

Grilled Honey-Mustard Chicken Sandwich

With hot days upon us, grilling outside is a fun way to prepare meals at the beach, parks, or in the backyard. This twist on the simple grill chicken sandwich is tasty and easy to prepare. Give it a try this weekend. Ingredients: 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves [...]

Herb Roasted Chicken, Mushrooms and Vegetables

Here is another quick recipe for a busy family. This recipe is healthy and only takes about 40 minutes. Most of the prep work can be done the night before so that you can slip it in the oven and eat in 30 minutes. Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil 3 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed 2 [...]

Cilantro Chicken with Avocado and Pickled Tomato Salsa

Our family loves avocados and we are always looking for new recipes that we can incorporate them. Knowing the healthy benefits of chicken, avocados and tomatoes, this recipe is a wonderful find. Although this recipe takes time and a bit of work, it is worth the effort because the results are a delightful dining experience. [...]

Sweet Chicken and Mango Stir-Fry

This is, without a doubt, one of the best chicken recipes you will ever experience. The problem is in most countries, mangos are rare to find and, at best, seasonal. Then there is the issue of sweetness of the mango. In the Philippines, we are truly blessed to have the richest, sweetest mangos in the [...]

Tinolang Manok – the Filipino Chicken Soup

Filipinos never let their guests go hungry. One of many ways Filipinos take care of their guests is to serve Tinolang Manok to their guests. Tinolang Manok is one of the most popular dishes in the Philippines. It is otherwise known as Chicken Ginger Soup.Each province in the Philippines makes its own version of Tinolang [...]

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