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Chicken Afritada

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A comforting Filipino dish of chicken simmered in a tomato-rich sauce with vibrant vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh green peas
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup low-sodium or no-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Seasoning the chicken: Start by generously seasoning the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
  2. Browning the chicken: In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken, cooking until golden brown on all sides, around 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sautéing aromatics: In the same pot, toss in the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Cooking the garlic: Add minced garlic to the pot and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Deglazing the pot: Splash in a little chicken broth to bring up flavorful bits stuck to the pot.
  6. Adding vegetables: Stir in the cubed potatoes and sliced carrots, followed by the bell peppers. Sauté until beginning to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Combining sauce and broth: Pour in the tomato sauce and remaining chicken broth, mixing well.
  8. Returning the chicken: Return browned chicken to the pot. Add soy sauce, bay leaf, and optional sugar.
  9. Simmering the dish: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover, allowing it to simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
  10. Adding peas: Stir in green peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  11. Final touches: Discard the bay leaf and garnish with chopped green onions.
  12. Serving the dish: Serve hot with steamed rice or crusty bread.

Notes

For added flavor, pair with jasmine rice or garlic bread. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer.

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