Chicken Afritada
A comforting Filipino chicken stew simmered in tomato sauce with potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and hotdog slices. Family friendly, budget friendly, and perfect with steamed rice.
Servings: 5 persons
Calories: 423kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large deep pan or pot with lid
- 1 Tongs or spatula
- 1 Cutting board and chef’s knife
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken cut into serving pieces
- 4 pieces hotdogs sliced diagonally
- 3 pieces potatoes cut into large cubes
- 2 pieces carrots cut into chunks
- 1 pieces red bell pepper sliced
- 1 pieces green bell pepper sliced
- 1 pieces onion thinly sliced
- 5 cloves garlic chopped
- 3 pieces dried bay leaves
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup green peas optional
- 1/2 cup cooking oil
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat. Fry the carrots and potatoes for 3 to 5 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce the oil to about 3 tablespoons. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, then add the onion and cook until softened.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
- Stir in the hotdogs and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and chicken broth. Scrape the pan to release any browned bits.
- Add the bay leaves. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
- Return the fried potatoes and carrots to the pan, then add the bell peppers. Cook for 3 minutes to keep the peppers crisp tender.
- Stir in the green peas, if using, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
- Fry potatoes and carrots first to help them keep their shape in the sauce.
- Bone in, skin on chicken gives the richest flavor. Boneless works too; reduce the simmer time slightly.
- A splash of soy sauce or fish sauce adds savory depth.
- This can be made with pork; adjust cooking time for tenderness. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 542IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg