Description
Chicken afritada brings hearty Philippine comfort to your kitchen, blending rich tomato sauce with tender meat and colorful vegetables. Warm family memories and classic Filipino flavors shine through each delightful spoonful you savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces
Vegetables:
- 2 medium potatoes, quartered
- 1 medium carrot, sliced
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup green peas
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces in soy sauce, fish sauce, salt, and black pepper for 15 minutes to enhance flavor penetration.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then brown marinated chicken until golden on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Remove chicken and set aside, then sauté minced garlic and chopped onions in the same skillet until fragrant and translucent.
- Return chicken to the skillet, add tomato sauce and chicken broth, then introduce bay leaf and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add quartered potatoes and sliced carrots, continue cooking for another 10-12 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Incorporate chopped bell peppers and green peas, cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables are vibrant and slightly crisp.
- Adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed, ensuring a balanced flavor profile.
- Remove bay leaf before serving and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve hot with steamed rice, allowing the rich, savory sauce to complement the tender chicken and vegetables.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper, more intense flavor absorption, ideally up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Choose bone-in chicken pieces for richer taste and more succulent meat that stays moist during cooking.
- Swap regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for a nutritious twist, adding extra vitamins and a subtle sweetness to the dish.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by using tamari instead of traditional soy sauce, ensuring those with gluten sensitivities can enjoy the meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-43 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg