Name: Filipino Chicken Afritada
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 2 lbs (900g) chicken thighs and drumsticks, bone-in and skin-on; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 cups (500ml) tomato sauce; 1 cup (250ml) chicken broth; 3 tablespoons fish sauce (patis); 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 1/2 cup frozen green peas; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the chicken

Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides, working in batches if necessary, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove chicken and set aside.
Sauté aromatics

In the same pot, add onions and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Add vegetables and liquids

Return chicken to the pot. Add potatoes, carrots, tomato sauce, chicken broth, fish sauce, bay leaves, and sugar. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
Incorporate bell peppers

Add the red and green bell peppers to the pot. Continue to simmer for another 5-7 minutes until peppers are slightly tender but still have some crispness.
Finish the dish

Add frozen green peas and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until peas are heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Serve

Serve hot with steamed white rice. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired. The stew should have a rich tomato sauce that's perfect for spooning over rice.

Filipino Chicken Afritada

Ingredients

Instructions

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