Chicken Afritada
Chicken Afritada is a hearty Filipino stew featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich tomato sauce with potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers. This flavorful one-pot meal is perfect served over steamed rice or mashed potatoes.
Servings: 6
Calories: 433kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs or drumsticks bone-in and skin-on
- salt and 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 cut into cubes
- 1 large carrot peeled and sliced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium, or no sodium added
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional, for sweetness
- 1 cup green peas frozen or fresh
- 2 green onions chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs or drumsticks with salt and pepper on all sides. In a large pot or deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Next, I usually like to add a bit of the chicken broth to deglaze the pot and scrape all those brown bits which will add lots of flavor to our stew. Stir in the cubed potatoes and sliced carrots. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add the sliced red and green bell peppers to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Pour in 1 cup of tomato sauce and 1 cup of chicken broth. Stir to combine. Return the browned chicken to the pot. Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 bay leaf, and 1 teaspoon of sugar (if using). Stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the green peas and cook until they are heated through.
- Remove the bay leaf. Garnish the Chicken Afritada with green onions. Serve hot over steamed rice or with crusty bread.
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Notes
- Adjust Seasonings: Feel free to tweak the amount of soy sauce or sugar to suit your taste preferences.
- Add Other Vegetables: You can include other veggies like green beans or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- Leftovers: This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to meld.
Nutrition
Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 417mg | Potassium: 896mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3204IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg
