Filipino Chicken Afritada
A hearty and cozy Filipino chicken stew made with chicken, potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers, simmered in a savory tomato sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken (drumsticks or thighs, bone-in) For max flavor
- 1 big potato peeled and chunked up
- 2 carrots round slices (bite-sized is best)
- 1 red bell pepper chopped up
- 1 green bell pepper chopped up
- 1 small onion minced Teary eyes optional
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
- 1 can tomato sauce (about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce or just a pinch of salt if not into fish sauce
- to taste none black pepper As much as your heart wants
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil For sautéing
- 1 cup water or broth In case it gets too thick
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and cut all ingredients before starting.
- Chop the chicken into nice pieces.
- Peel and chunk the potatoes and carrots.
- Slice the bell peppers.
- Smash and chop the garlic and onion.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a pot or pan until shimmering.
- Add onion and garlic, waiting for a sweet, toasty smell but do not let them burn.
- Add chicken pieces and brown on both sides.
- Add soy sauce and fish sauce; mix quickly.
- Dump in the tomato sauce and stir to coat the chicken.
- Add potatoes and carrots; add bell peppers last.
- If it's getting thick, pour in a cup of water.
- Add black pepper to taste.
- Simmer covered for 20-30 minutes until the potatoes and chicken are tender.
Notes
Leftover Chicken Afritada tastes even better the next day. Serve with plain bread for added nostalgia.