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Chicken Afritada
Afritada is a Filipino favorite with tender chicken cooked in a rich savory tomato-based sauce. Cooked low and slow until the oil separates from the sauce and the meat becomes fork-tender.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 516 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , Filipino
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 big carrot - cubed
- 1 big potato - cubed
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion - chopped
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 medium red/green bell pepper
- 1 ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 ½ cup water
- 2 pounds chicken - drumstick or wings
- salt
- ¼ cup potted meat (optional)
- ¼ cup Kraft cheese (grated processed cheese) or Velveeta (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry carrots and potatoes until edges are lightly browned. Set aside.
- Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes each side. Remove from oil and set aside.
- In the same skillet with oil. Saute garlic and onion until aromatic and limp.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and 1 cup water. Turn heat to low and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes until the tomato sauce loses some of its sourness.
- Add the chicken and ¼ - ½ cup water or as needed. Season with salt. Cover and simmer for another 30-40 minutes or until the chicken are cooked through and the sauce is reduced with the oil floating on the surface.
- Add the potatoes, carrots and bell pepper, butter, potted meat and grated cheese. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving dish and serve with hot rice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
516kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
223mg
(74%)
Sodium
623mg
(26%)
Potassium
860mg
(25%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
4025IU
(81%)
Vitamin C
45.7mg
(51%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 516
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 516kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 223mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 623mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 860mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4025IU | 81% |
| Vitamin C | 45.7mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.