Chicken Afritada
A delicious and flexible Filipino stew featuring chicken, hearty vegetables, and a rich tomato sauce, perfect for weeknight meals.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces Thighs or drumsticks recommended
- 2 cups potatoes, diced Can substitute with sweet potatoes
- 1 cup carrots, diced To add sweetness and color
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced All colors welcome
- 1 cup peas Optional; can be omitted
- 1 can tomato sauce Use real tomato sauce; can substitute with tomato paste and water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil For sautéing
- 1 medium onion, chopped Essential for flavor
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Essential for flavor
- 1 cup water or broth To help simmer the stew
Instructions
Preparation
- Brown the chicken pieces in oil over medium heat until golden.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
Cooking
- Pour in the tomato sauce and add water or broth if desired.
- Add diced potatoes, carrots, slices of bell pepper, and peas.
- Simmer on low heat, covered, for about 30 minutes or until the chicken and vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, possibly adding sugar, fish sauce, or pepper.
Notes
Let the stew sit for a while before serving to deepen the flavors. Consider serving with garlic fried rice or pasta if rice is not available.