Chicken and Calamansi Sinigang with Bamboo Shoots

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Bright, citrusy chicken soup with tender bamboo shoots and fresh calamansi, offering a refreshing twist on the classic Filipino dish. This Filipino recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs, Calamansi juice, Water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 290 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large pot, combine 1 lb chicken thighs, 4 cups water, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 thinly sliced yellow onion. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 sliced tomatoes, 1 cup sliced bamboo shoots, and 1 cup trimmed green beans. Continue simmering for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup calamansi juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp sugar. Simmer for 3 minutes until flavors blend and broth is bright and balanced.

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