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Chicken Afritada Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course, Stew
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Filipino

Description

This Chicken Afritada is a hearty and flavorful Filipino stew that’s perfect for a family meal! Tender chicken, a medley of colorful vegetables, and a rich tomato-based sauce come together in this satisfying and easy-to-make dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup low-sodium or no-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh green peas
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Brown Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables: Add onion to the pot and cook until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Deglaze the pot with a little chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in potatoes and carrots, then add bell peppers and sauté until slightly softened.
  3. Simmer with Sauce: Pour in tomato sauce and chicken broth. Return browned chicken to the pot. Add soy sauce, bay leaf, and sugar (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  4. Add Peas: Stir in green peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  5. Serve: Remove bay leaf. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot with steamed rice or crusty bread.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of soy sauce or sugar to your liking.
  • Add other vegetables like green beans or zucchini for a more varied dish.
  • Leftovers will taste even better the next day!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/chicken-afritada-recipe/