Our lunch Chicken Bicol Express Chicken Bicol Express is a popular Filipino dish known for its rich, spicy, and creamy flavor profile. This dish is a chicken version of the traditional Bicol Express, which typically uses pork. In this variant, boneless chicken breast is used, making it a healthier option with high protein content and lower fat and cholesterol compared to pork[^1^].

The dish is simple to prepare and can be made in under an hour. It's a great option for a weeknight dinner meal or a special gathering[^2^].

The main ingredients of Chicken Bicol Express include:

- 1 kilo of chicken (leg and thigh part)
- 1 ½ cup of coconut milk
- 1 cup of coconut cream
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves of garlic (chopped)
- 2 – 3 tablespoons of shrimp paste
- 1 thumb of ginger (chopped)
- Pepper to taste
- 1 cup of sliced green beans (optional)
- Green chilies as desired[^4^]

The dish is cooked in coconut milk, ginger, garlic, and onion. The shrimp paste is added for saltiness, while green chilies give a mild spiciness to the dish[^5^]. Some recipes also include green beans for added texture and nutritional value[^4^].

Chicken Bicol Express is a versatile dish that can be adjusted according to your preference. You can add more or less chili depending on your tolerance for spice, and you can also adjust the amount of shrimp paste for saltiness.

Please note that the dish is traditionally spicy, as it originates from the Bicol region in the Philippines, known for its love of spicy food. However, the level of spice can be adjusted to your preference.