Turkey Free Ginger Coconut Tinola
This Filipino-inspired broth-based soup is the kind of bowl that feels like a hug from the inside out — deeply savory, gently warming, and layered with the kind of complexity that makes you wonder why you don't make it every week. Bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks simmer low and slow until the meat practically falls off the bone, soaking up a golden broth built on fresh ginger, garlic, and turmeric. Coconut oil and coconut aminos bring a subtle richness without overpowering the clean, nourishing base, while green papaya softens into tender, silky chunks that absorb every bit of flavor around them. The moringa leaves go in right at the end, wilting into the broth in just a minute or two and adding a pop of color and earthy freshness that rounds everything out beautifully. For anyone navigating poultry restrictions that rule out turkey, this dish is a natural fit — chicken is the star from start to finish, with no substitutions or workarounds needed. It's a complete, satisfying meal in a single pot, and ladling it into bowls with a generous piece of chicken, some papaya, and a tangle of greens is genuinely one of the more rewarding moments you can have in a weeknight kitchen.
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4 servings
Soup
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin coins
- 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 4 cups bone broth
- 2 cups water
- ½ small green papaya (about 12 oz), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 cups fresh moringa leaves (or chayote shoots), stems removed
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
Instructions
- 1
Heat the coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic and ginger coins and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.
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