Chicken Afritada
A comforting Filipino tomato stew featuring juicy chicken and colorful vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken, cut into pieces Thighs are preferred, but any part works.
- 2 medium Potatoes, cubed Skin on is fine.
- 1 large Carrot, sliced
- 1 8-oz can Tomato sauce Good quality canned tomato sauce recommended.
- 1 small Bay leaf
- 1/2 cup Green peas A small handful or adjust to taste.
- 2 medium Bell peppers, sliced Can use red and green for color.
- 2 cloves Garlic, chopped
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- to taste Salt Add to taste.
- to taste Pepper Add to taste.
- 2 tablespoons Oil For sautéing, use a neutral oil.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Sauté chopped onions until soft, then add garlic until fragrant.
- Brown the chicken pieces on all sides.
Cooking
- Add the tomato sauce. If it's too thick, add a splash of water or chicken broth.
- Add potatoes, carrots, and the bay leaf. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are almost tender, add the bell peppers and green peas.
- Simmer for another 5-7 minutes until the peppers are tender but not mushy.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Notes
Let the sauce simmer to develop flavor. Consider adding a spoonful of fish sauce for extra umami. Use good tomato sauce and balance acidity with a pinch of sugar if needed.