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filipino chicken sotanghon

Filipino Chicken Sotanghon

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A high‑protein Filipino Chicken Sotanghon that’s gentle, low‑acid, and perfect for a comforting GLP‑1‑friendly meal.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine filipino

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken thighs sliced or shredded
  • 1 cup carrots chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 bundle sotanghon glass noodles, soaked
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • A pinch of salt
  • A small slice of ginger optional but soothing
  • 4 –5 cups water
  • No garlic.
  • No onion.
  • No citrus.
  • No heavy seasonings.
  • Just clean simple Filipino comfort food.

Instructions
 

  • Prep the noodles

    Soak the sotanghon in warm water until soft. Set aside.

    Sauté gently

    Warm 1 tsp olive oil in a pot.Add the ginger and let it infuse the oil without browning.

    Add the chicken

    Drop in the chicken thighs and cook until lightly browned.Season with a pinch of salt.

    Add the vegetables

    Stir in the carrots and celery.Let them soften slightly.

    Add water and simmer

    Pour in 4–5 cups of water.Simmer until the chicken is tender and the broth tastes comforting.

    Add the sotanghon

    Stir in the softened noodles and cook for a few minutes until everything comes together.

    Taste and adjust

    Add a little more salt if needed.Keep it simple — your stomach will thank you.