Chicken Afritada
User Reviews
4.2
282 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
669 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Filipino
Chicken Afritada
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This Chicken Afritada is made extra delicious with fresh tomatoes and NO canned tomato sauce! Loaded with potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, this classic Filipino chicken stew is a hearty and tasty meal the whole family will love.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup oil
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into cubes
- ½ red bell pepper, cored and sliced into ½-inch thick strips
- ½ green bell pepper, cored and sliced into ½-inch thick strips
- 1 whole chicken( about 3 pounds), cut into serving pieces
- 1 small onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 6 large Roma tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup frozen sweet peas, thawed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pan over medium heat, heat oil.
- Add potatoes and carrots and cook, turning once or twice, until lightly browned. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
- Remove excess oil from pan except for about 2 tablespoons.
- Add bell peppers and cook for about 10 to 15 seconds. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
- Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add chicken and cook, turning on sides once or twice, until lightly browned.
- Add tomatoes and cook, mashing regularly with back spoon until softened and release juices.
- Add fish sauce and simmer for about 30 to 40 seconds.
- Add water and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat, cover, and cook for about 15 to 25 minutes or until chicken is tender and sauce is slightly reduced.
- Add potatoes and carrots and continue to cook until fork-tender.
- Add bell peppers and sweet peas. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until green peas are heated through and bell peppers are tender yet crisp.
- Continue to simmer until sauce is reduced to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- Cut ingredients into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
- Pan-fry potatoes and carrots before adding them to the stew to help them keep their shape and from falling apart.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, add a tablespoon of tomato paste.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
669kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
163mg
(54%)
Sodium
542mg
(23%)
Potassium
1501mg
(43%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
5050IU
(101%)
Vitamin C
82.7mg
(92%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
6.4mg
(36%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 669 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 669kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 542mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 1501mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 5050IU | 101% |
| Vitamin C | 82.7mg | 92% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 6.4mg | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.2
282 reviews
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