How to Cook Chicken Dinuguan (Dinuguang Manok)
Chicken dinuguan is a savory Filipino stew made with tender chicken meat, rich blood sauce, and tangy vinegar, offering a unique blend of flavors and textures.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Chicken Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: chicken dinuguan, dinuguang manok
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 289kcal
Author: Manny
- 1 live chicken
- 1/2 kilo chicken liver gizzard and intestines
- chicken blood from the live chicken
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. ground pepper
- oil for sauteing
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 pc red onion chopped
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp. fish sauce or patis
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp. magic sarap
- 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
How to cook Chicken Dinuguan:
Prepare a bowl with 1/2 cup vinegar. This is where you will put the blood from the chicken. Mix the blood and the vinegar for a few seconds and set aside.
Get the internal organs from the chicken, gizzards, liver and small intestines and cut into cubes. Remove the bones from the chicken and cut the chicken meat (with the skin) into cubes. You can also but additional gizzards, liver and intestines.
Make sure to clean the internal organs thoroughly specially the intestines.
In a small wok, heat the oil and saute the garlic and onion for at least 1 minute then put the cubed chicken meat and internal organs and saute for another 2 minutes.
Let it simmer in medium fire until the liquid is almost dry. Then pour 1 cup of water and simmer again until the meat and internal organs are cooked. Put the pepper and magic sarap when the liquid is already boiling.
When the meat and internal organs are almost cooked, pour the chicken blood and put a little sugar to balance the taste of the vinegar in the blood.
Mix until the blood starts to thicken. Add patis to improve the taste then serve hot.
Cooking Tips:
Properly Clean the Chicken Organs
When preparing chicken organs like the liver, gizzards, and intestines, make sure to thoroughly clean them to remove any impurities. Rinse the intestines several times under running water and boil them briefly to ensure cleanliness. This step prevents unwanted flavors and enhances the overall taste of the dish.
Stir the Blood with Vinegar Immediately
To prevent the chicken blood from coagulating, quickly mix it with vinegar as soon as you collect it. This step keeps the blood smooth and easy to incorporate into the stew later. Stir gently for just a few seconds, ensuring the mixture stays fluid and well-balanced.
Simmer Slowly for Deeper Flavor
Allow the dish to simmer on medium heat, letting the chicken and internal organs fully absorb the flavors of the garlic, onion, and seasonings. Slow cooking enhances the texture and ensures that the vinegar and blood meld seamlessly into a thick, rich sauce. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and help the stew thicken evenly.