Chicken Afritada Recipe
This classic Filipino chicken afritada recipe features tender chicken, potatoes, carrots, and hotdogs simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken cut into serving pieces
- 2 pieces potato cubed
- 1 piece carrot sliced
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 3 pieces hotdog sliced
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 3 pieces bay leaves
- 1 piece red onion chopped
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large pot.
- Sauté the chopped onion until soft, then add the minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces. Cook until lightly browned on all sides.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and chicken broth. Stir well. Add the bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil, then lower the heat. Cover and simmer for about 25 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and carrots. Continue cooking until they are tender.
- Stir in the hotdogs and green peas. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Season with sugar, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust as needed.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Enjoy with freshly cooked rice.
Notes
For best results, fry potatoes and carrots separately before adding them to the stew to prevent mushiness.
