Chicken Afretada Recipe

Name: Chicken Afretada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut up (take out the fat); 1 piece green pepper, bigger diced or sliced; 1 piece red pepper, diced or sliced; 1 tsp. paprika; 4 Tbsp. cooking oil; 1 c. chopped onion; 2 sections garlic, minced; 1 piece regular or big tomato, chopped or cut; 4 c. hot water; 3 pieces peeled, cut up potatoes

Servings: persons

1
Wash the chicken very well.
2
Get a bigger pot; on medium heat, heat the cooking oil.
3
Put in the garlic; stir it with the oil, then put in the onion.
4
Keep stirring, then put in chopped tomatoes.
5
Keep stirring, then put in the chicken, mixed well. Cover to medium heat for 5 minutes, or until chicken turns a little bit brown, then put the paprika which has been mixed with 4 cups hot water.
6
Let it boil, then put in the potatoes mixed well. Cover; boil on medium heat for 30 minutes, or until potatoes and chicken are done, then turn off the stove.
7
Open the pot.
8
Put in the green pepper and red pepper, then cover for 3 minutes.
9
Food is ready to serve.

354

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken, cut up (take out the fat), 1 piece green pepper, bigger diced or sliced, 1 piece red pepper, diced or sliced, 1 tsp. paprika, and more.

Yes, Chicken Afretada falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Afretada

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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