CHICKEN AFRITADA
What it is: Chicken stew.
Why it’s awesome: Spanish influences can be found throughout Filipino cuisine,
and this tomato-based stew with chicken, peppers, and onions is one of the heartiest examples.

Here we are with another delicious tomato-based chicken dish
that will surely capture your attention: Chicken Afritada. This might be an everyday dish served in
Filipino households; however, having the complete ingredients and putting
some love in your cooking will definitely turn this ordinary dish into something extra-ordinary.
Chicken Afritada Recipe
Ingredients
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2 lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces
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1 large potato, quartered
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1 large carrot, sliced
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1 large bell pepper, sliced
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1 cup green peas
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8 ounces tomato sauce
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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4 pieces hotdogs, sliced
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1 medium onion, diced
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1 1/4 cups chicken broth or stock
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2 pieces dried bay leaves
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1 teaspoon granulated white sugar
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4 tablespoons cooking oil
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Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Cooking Procedure
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Pour-in cooking oil in a cooking pot or casserole then apply heat.
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Pan-fry the chicken until the color turns light brown (about 3 minutes per side).
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Remove the chicken from the cooking pot.
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On the same cooking pot, sauté garlic and onions.
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Put-in the sliced hotdogs and pan-fried chicken then cook for a minute.
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Pour-in tomato sauce and chicken stock then add bay leaves. Simmer for 30 to 40 minutes.
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Add the potato and carrots then simmer for 7 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
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Put-in the bell pepper, green peas, salt, sugar, and ground black pepper then cook for 3 minutes more.
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Turn-off heat then transfer to a serving plate.
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Serve with steamed rice. Share and enjoy!
Number of servings (yield): 6
Watch the cooking video:
Do you like dishes cooked in tomato-based sauce?
Try this recipe!