High Protein Giniling (Filipino Ground Meat Dish)

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this hearty and flavorful High Protein Giniling, a modern twist on the classic Filipino ground meat dish. Made with lean ground chicken, vibrant vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and green peas, and protein-packed chickpeas, this dish is as nutritious as it is mouthwatering. Simmered in a savory blend of tomato, soy sauce, and fish sauce, every bite is bursting with umami goodness. With just 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking time, this one-pan meal is perfect for busy evenings. Serve it over steamed rice or pair it with whole-grain bread for a satisfying, high-protein dinner that's sure to please the whole family. Whether you're meal prepping or craving a comforting yet healthy dish, this Giniling recipe delivers big on flavor and nutrition.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup green peas
• 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sauté until onions are translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground chicken, cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Add the diced carrots and red bell pepper to the pan. Cook for 3 minutes or until they begin to soften.

Step 5

Stir in the green peas and chickpeas, cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 6

Pour in the tomato sauce, soy sauce, and fish sauce, stirring to combine evenly with the meat and vegetables.

Step 7

Season with black pepper and salt, adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure it doesn't stick to the pan.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot with steamed rice or whole-grain bread for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1488.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1670.4

Total Fat 79.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 424.1mg	0%
Sodium 5245.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 118.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.9g	0%
Total Sugars 36.3g
Protein 135.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 360.5mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 4583.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.2%

Protein: 31.3%

Carbs: 27.5%