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A serving of Filipino chicken afritada, showing the chicken and vegetables in the sauce.
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Filipino Chicken Afritada Recipe

Chicken Afritada is a classic Filipino chicken stew with various vegetables, all simmered in flavorful tomato sauce.  It's an excellent main dish for lunch or dinner --- and most of the ingredients are kitchen staples!  So, give it a try now!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 5
Calories: 170kcal
Author: Neriz

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3/4 to 1 kilo chicken (1 & 3/4 to 2 pounds), chopped
  • 2 pieces chicken bouillon cubes
  • 2 pieces bay leaves, dried
  • 1 & 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
  • 3 to 4 small potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium bell peppers (red and green), deseeded and chopped
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • salt and pepper, to season
  • 1 & 1/2 to 2 cups water

Instructions

  • Place a medium Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Pour the oil, and once it's ready, saute the garlic and onion until it softens.
  • Add the pieces of chicken and cook until they are no longer pink --- mix often and keep the pot uncovered.
  • Combine the crushed tomatoes and mix for a few minutes, coating the chicken.
  • Add the bouillon cubes, bay leaves, and one and a half cups of water.
  • Cover with a lid, turn the heat up to medium-high, and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat and simmer for about twenty minutes (with the lid on).
  • Add the carrots, potatoes, bell peppers, salt, ground black pepper, and one tablespoon of fish sauce.
  • Mix, place the cover back on, and continue simmering your chicken afritada until the vegetables soften.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding salt, pepper, or fish sauce.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, transfer to serving plates --- and enjoy!

Notes

  • Cook's Tip:  Do not add all the fish sauce right away.  Start with one tablespoon and add more later after tasting the dish.
  • Refer to the post for more tips and substitutions.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 730mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2197IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg