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Chicken Afritada

Chicken Afritada Recipe

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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 45 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Chicken Afritada is a classic Filipino stew made with chicken and vegetables simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce. It's simple home cooking, but it's pure comfort on a plate.
Servings 4 servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bone-in chicken
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon calamansi juice or lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons oil divided
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce plus more, to taste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 medium potato peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium carrot peeled and cubed
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into chunks
  • 1 cup green peas
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the chicken, soy sauce, and calamansi juice. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Dice the onion and tomato, mince the garlic, peel and cube the potatoes and carrots, cut the bell pepper into chunks, and measure out the peas.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, tomato, and garlic, about 4 to 5 minutes, or until softened. Stir in 1 tablespoon fish sauce.
  4. Push the aromatics to one side of the pan. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, then add the chicken. Sear for about 30 seconds per side.
  5. Pour in water and tomato sauce. Add 2 tablespoons fish sauce and stir to combine. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
  6. Add the potatoes and carrots. Cover and cook for 8 minutes.
  7. Add the bell pepper and peas. Cook for 3 more minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  8. Taste the sauce and add more fish sauce if needed.
  9. Serve with steamed rice. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary depending on the specific ingredients, brands, and portion sizes used. This calculation is provided as a courtesy and should not be considered a substitute for professional nutritional advice. Rice is not included in the nutrition calculations below.
  • You can use fish sauce, salt, or a combination of both. Start with a little, then taste and adjust.

Nutrition

Serving1 servingCalories410 kcalCarbohydrates28 gProtein28 gFat22 gSaturated Fat5 gPolyunsaturated Fat5 gMonounsaturated Fat10 gCholesterol115 mgSodium1200 mgPotassium820 mgFiber5 gSugar8 gVitamin A5500 IUVitamin C55 mgCalcium55 mgIron2 mg

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