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Chicken Kare-Kare

Chicken Kare-Kare with tender vegetables and flavorful peanut sauce is easy to make and so tasty. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 545 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons rice flour
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 3 pounds chicken, cut into serving parts
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon annatto powder
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 large eggplant, cut into chunks
  • ½ bundle long beans, ends trimmed and cut into 3-inch lengths
  • 1 bundle pechay, ends trimmed and leaves separated
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a wide pan over medium heat, add rice flour. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from pan and set aside.
  2. In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
  3. Add chicken and cook, stirring regularly, until lightly browned. 
  4. Add fish sauce and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, combine water and annatto powder. Stir until well-dispersed and add to pan.
  6. Bring to a boil, skimming scum that may float on top. Lower heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender.
  7. Add eggplant and long beans and cook until tender yet crisp.
  8. Add peanut butter and stir until well blended. 
  9. In a bowl, combine rice flour and one cup of broth from the pot. Stir until very smooth and without lumps.
  10. Slowly add to the pot, whisking to prevent lumps. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue to simmer until sauce is slightly thickened. 
  11. Add pechay and cook for another 2 to 3  minutes or until tender yet crisp.
  12. Serve hot with sauteed shrimp paste on the side.

Notes

  • To keep from overcooking the vegetables, steam them first and then add to the stew in the last few minutes.
  • Cook the peanut sauce a little thinner than you like as it will continue to thicken as it sits.

Nutrition Information

Calories 545kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 115mg (38%) Sodium 454mg (19%) Potassium 887mg (25%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 905IU (18%) Vitamin C 15.8mg (18%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 545

% Daily Value*

Calories 545kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 454mg 19%
Potassium 887mg 19%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 905IU 18%
Vitamin C 15.8mg 18%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.