Name: Chicken Afritada
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: Serves 4-6
Ingredients: 2 lbs (900g) chicken pieces, bone-in and skin-on (thighs and drumsticks preferred); 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium carrot, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 medium potato, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares; 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares; 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen); 1 can (14 oz/400g) diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups chicken broth; 3 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons fish sauce (patis); Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the chicken

Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
Sauté the aromatics

In the same pot, add onions and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Create the tomato base

Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Add bay leaves and bring to a simmer. Return the browned chicken to the pot.
Simmer the stew

Cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, or until chicken is almost tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Add the vegetables

Add potatoes and carrots to the pot. Continue simmering for 10 minutes. Then add bell peppers and green peas. Simmer for another 5-7 minutes until all vegetables are tender but not mushy.
Season the stew

Add fish sauce, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Gently stir to combine all flavors, being careful not to break apart the vegetables.
Final simmer

Simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes to allow the sauce to reduce slightly and flavors to meld together. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Chicken Afritada

Ingredients

Instructions

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