Made with a whole chicken, tomatoes, and potatoes, chicken afritada is a traditional savory stew from the Philippines that's great over rice.
Preparation Time
40 mins
Cooking Time
48 mins
Total Time
1 hr 28 mins
Calories
594 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Heat oil in a large wok over medium heat; add garlic. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cook, mashing with a fork, until flesh and skin separate, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Place chicken in the wok; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Pour in water. Cover and bring to a boil. Stir in tomato sauce; simmer until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.
Step 3
Mix potatoes into the wok; simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and carrot; simmer until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cups water
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 carrot, chopped
3 potatoes, quartered
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 cup tomato sauce
3 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
1 cup seeded and chopped tomatoes
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into matchsticks
