Chicken Tinola

What you'll need:
(with help from Pinoy Mix)

* 1 whole chicken (cut into parts or choice cuts of breast, thighs or wings)
* 2 1/2 cups young papaya or chayote [I only used 1 chayote]
* 1/2 cup chilli pepper leaves
* 5 cups water [it depends on how much broth you want]
* 2 tablespoons ginger (chopped)
* 1/2 head garlic (minced)
* 1 medium onion (diced)
* 3 tablespoons oil
* 2 tablespoons patis/fish sauce
* pinch of salt and pepper (to taste)
* rice (optional)

Directions:

1. In a casserole, heat oil and saute' garlic, onion and ginger.
2. Add the chicken and water.
3. Bring to a boil and lower fire, let simmer until chicken is cooked.
4. Pour in patis, salt and pepper to taste.
5. Add in papaya or sayote, allow to cook.
6. When ready to serve, put in dahon ng sili (chilli pepper leaves).
7. Serve hot. Enjoy!