I’ve pulled together 23 authentic Filipino chicken recipes that bring serious soul to your everyday cooking. These dishes are rich, hearty, and packed with the kind of flavor that makes you close your eyes and sigh with happiness. From iconic adobo to cozy soups and sizzling party hits, there’s something here for every mood.
1. Arroz Caldo
Arroz caldo is another chilly weather hero that I turn to when I need a warm, filling bowl of love. It’s a thick rice and chicken wing soup infused with tons of garlic and ginger, and then topped with a slice of hard boiled egg for good measure.
So simple, so deeply satisfying. Every bite is like a cozy blanket for your insides.
2. Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sweet and sour chicken gets a wonderfully Filipino makeover in this irresistible recipe. Crispy, golden breaded chicken cutlets are deep fried to perfection and then drenched in a sticky sauce made from ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple juice, and a touch of brown sugar.
Onions, bell peppers, carrots, and juicy pineapple chunks round out the dish. It’s crunchy, tangy, and so satisfying.
3. Pancit Bihon
Just like lumpiang shanghai, pancit bihon is a must at every Filipino party and get together. This Chinese inspired dish features glass noodles tossed in a savory sauce, with shredded chicken and a mix of colorful vegetables.
It’s light yet satisfying, and I can never stop at just one serving. It’s the ultimate celebration noodle dish.
4. Chicken Potato Salad
This Filipino version of potato salad takes the creamy classic I love and adds a few sweet surprises. It’s loaded with chunks of potato, shredded chicken, carrots, and hard boiled onions.
The dressing goes beyond mayo. There’s a swirl of sweetened condensed milk in there that makes it extra appealing, especially to kids. It’s sweet, savory, and dangerously yummy.
5. Chicken Binakol
Chicken binakol is a refreshing, fragrant stew that I find myself craving all year long. The broth gets its bright flavor from coconut juice, ginger, and lemongrass, and it’s brimming with chicken, spinach leaves, papaya, and strips of young coconut.
The whole bowl becomes a beautiful medley of colors and textures. It’s light but deeply flavorful, and absolutely delicious.
6. Filipino Chicken Macaroni Sopas
Chicken macaroni sopas is the ultimate rainy day comfort food in my book. This cozy soup is packed with tender macaroni, shredded chicken, cabbage, and chunks of carrots, making it a full meal in a bowl.
There’s something so soothing about it, and it’s exactly the kind of dish you’d bring to someone feeling a little under the weather. One spoonful and everything feels right again.
7. Tinolang Manok
Don’t let its pale, humble appearance fool you. Tinolang Manok is one of the most flavorful soups I’ve ever tasted.
Bone in chicken cutlets, slices of green papaya, and tender spinach float in a wonderfully salty broth that’s just magic. After you try it once, I promise you’ll be craving it again and again. It’s simple and absolutely unforgettable.
8. Nilagang Manok
Nilagang manok may look simple, but it delivers huge, homey flavor in every ladleful. The broth is thin and savory, seasoned with that classic Filipino duo of soy sauce and peppercorns.
Inside, it’s loaded with chicken and plenty of vegetables, so it’s wonderfully filling. It’s the kind of stew that feels like it’s been simmering on the stove all day.
9. Chicken a la King
Chicken a la King is insanely creamy, loaded with tender chicken, mushrooms, and bell peppers. The sauce is ridiculously thick, made with heavy cream and seasoned with peppercorns and a splash of wine.
You can pour it over pasta, but for an authentic Filipino meal, spoon it over a bed of steamy white rice. It’s pure comfort in every bite.
10. Chicken Caldereta
Chicken caldereta is a hearty stew that brings chicken, potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers together in a thick, tomato rich broth. What sets it apart from other tomato based dishes are two secret weapons: liver spread and grated cheese.
Those two ingredients weave in a savory depth that makes this stew absolutely incredible. It’s cozy, rich, and definitely a favorite.
11. Chicken Inasal
Chicken Inasal hails from the province of Iloilo, and it is wildly, intensely delicious. The grilled chicken gets its incredible juiciness from a marinade bursting with lemongrass, ginger, brown sugar, vinegar, lemon, and a handful of other seasonings.
Pair it with a mountain of steamy rice and some atsara, that’s pickled grated papaya, for the full experience. It’s a flavor party on a plate.
12. Pinoy Chicken Curry
I’m a huge curry fan, and I’m always excited to try a new spin on it. Filipino style chicken curry absolutely does not disappoint.
It’s made with coconut milk, evaporated milk, fish sauce, and just a touch of curry powder, so it’s far from the original Indian version. But oh my goodness, the result is creamy, savory, and completely irresistible over rice.
13. Chicken Afritada
Chicken afritada is a tomato based stew that’s loaded with tender chicken, potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and sweet peas. The base is tomato sauce, but a splash of soy sauce gives it that unmistakable Filipino twist.
While some versions use pork or beef, chicken keeps it affordable and just as delicious. It’s one of those dishes that tastes like home.
14. Chicken Lumpiang Shanghai
Walk into any Filipino party and I guarantee you’ll spot at least two piles of golden brown egg rolls. That’s lumpiang shanghai, and no celebration feels complete without them.
These crunchy little rolls are usually filled with ground pork and minced carrots, but ground chicken works like a dream here too. Dip them in sweet chili sauce and try not to eat the whole platter. They’re that irresistible.
15. Chicken Barbecue Filipino Style
Filipino style chicken barbecue is a whole different level of sweet, sticky, grilled goodness. The marinade gets its signature flavor from banana ketchup, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and a splash of lime soda.
Threaded onto skewers and grilled until charred and caramelized, it’s ridiculously good. I could eat a dozen sticks and not be sorry.
16. Ginataang Manok
Coconut is everywhere in the Philippines, and Ginataang Manok is one of my favorite ways to enjoy it. The stew keeps things beautifully simple: just chicken swimming in a ginger scented coconut milk broth.
No extras, no distractions, just pure, soul warming flavor from the coconut and ginger. Every spoonful tastes like a warm hug.
17. Sizzling Chicken Sisig
Step into a Filipino pub and you’ll spot sisig on basically every menu. It’s arguably the most famous Filipino dish out there, and it’s meant to be devoured with an ice cold beer.
Classic sisig is a wild mix of chopped pork parts, face, liver, brains, ears, but this chicken version keeps all the sizzling, savory magic with tender bits of chicken instead. Every bite crackles with flavor.
18. Filipino Chicken Adobo
I’m kicking things off with the dish many call the national treasure of the Philippines. Succulent pieces of chicken braise low and slow in a sauce made from soy sauce, a splash of vinegar, whole peppercorns, and fragrant bay leaves.
Recipes for adobo shift from region to region, but they all lean on those same key ingredients to build that deep, savory richness. It’s tangy, ridiculously good, and tastes like home in every bite.
19. Lechon Manok
You’ll find little shops selling lechon manok on nearly every corner in the Philippines, and for good reason. It’s the ultimate no fuss ulam, similar to rotisserie chicken, that saves the day when you have zero time to cook.
The whole bird is rubbed with a punchy mix of garlic, onion, pepper, sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, and a squeeze of calamansi juice before roasting. Juicy, savory, and ridiculously aromatic.
20. Filipino Crispy Fried Chicken
I’ll always love classic fried chicken, but the Filipino version is something special that I urge you to try. It’s seasoned with fish sauce, garlic powder, paprika, and a bunch of other goodies that make it uniquely tasty and wildly crispy.
Each bite is crunchy, juicy, and packed with flavor. Honestly, it might just become your new favorite fried chicken.
21. Pininyahang Manok
I cannot get enough of that sweet and salty dance Filipino cuisine does so beautifully, and Pininyahang Manok is a perfect example. This creamy chicken stew is loaded with juicy pineapple chunks, carrots, bell peppers, and sometimes potatoes.
Milk and fish sauce work together to create a savory, velvety broth that coats every little nook of the chicken. It’s comforting and bright all at once.
22. Chicken Empanadas
Chicken empanadas are snack sized hand pies with a flaky, buttery crust and a savory filling that’s pure perfection. This version stuffs that golden shell with a delicious mix of shredded chicken, chunks of potato, carrots, and peas.
They’re Spanish influenced and completely irresistible. I could happily eat these little pockets of joy all day long.
23. Chicken Pastel
Chicken pastel takes its inspiration from Spanish pastel de pollo, a creamy chicken stew tucked under a flaky pie crust. I like to think of it as the Philippines’ answer to chicken pot pie.
Inside that golden lid, you’ll find tender cubes of chicken, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and bell peppers all bathed in a dreamy sauce. It’s hearty, homemade magic.