Name: Chicken Afritada
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken (cut into pieces); 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion (diced); 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 potatoes (cubed); 1 carrot (sliced); 1 bell pepper (sliced); ½ cup green peas; 2 tbsp fish sauce; Salt and pepper to taste; Steamed white rice

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Chicken Afritada

Chicken braised in a savory tomato sauce with potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers. A colorful, comforting stew that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.

Prep 10 min

Cook 40 min

Total 50 min

Serves 6

Dinner·Filipino·Easy

Ingredients

Step 1 — Sauté the chicken

3 lbs chicken (cut into pieces)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion (diced)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 cup chicken broth

Step 2 — Add vegetables

2 potatoes (cubed)
1 carrot (sliced)
1 bell pepper (sliced)
½ cup green peas
2 tbsp fish sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

Step 3 — Serve

Steamed white rice

Instructions

1
Brown and braise
Heat oil in a pot. Brown chicken pieces on all sides. Add onion and garlic, cook 2 minutes. Pour in tomato sauce and broth. Simmer covered 25 minutes.
2
Add vegetables
Add potatoes and carrots, simmer 10 minutes. Add bell pepper and peas. Season with fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook 5 more minutes.
3
Serve
Serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutrition per serving: 400 cal · 36g protein · 24g carbs · 18g fat · 3g fiber

For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.