Chicken Afritada Recipe

Name: Chicken Afritada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces; 1 large potato, quartered; 1 large carrot, sliced; 1 large bell pepper, sliced; 1 cup green peas; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 4 pieces hotdogs, sliced; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 1/4 cups chicken broth or stock; 2 pieces dried bay leaves; 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar; 4 tablespoons cooking oil; Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces
1 large potato, quartered
1 large carrot, sliced
1 large bell pepper, sliced
1 cup green peas
8 ounces tomato sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 pieces hotdogs, sliced
1 medium onion, diced
1 1/4 cups chicken broth or stock
2 pieces dried bay leaves
1 teaspoon granulated white sugar
4 tablespoons cooking oil
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

1
Pour-in cooking oil in a cooking pot or casserole then apply heat.
2
Pan-fry the chicken until the color turns light brown (about 3 minutes per side).
3
Remove the chicken from the cooking pot.
4
On the same cooking pot, saute garlic and onions.
5
Put-in the sliced hotdogs and pan-fried chicken then cook for a minute.
6
Pour-in tomato sauce and chicken stock then add bay leaves. Simmer for 30 to 40 minutes.
7
Add the potato and carrots then simmer for 7 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
8
Put-in the bell pepper, green peas, salt, sugar, and ground black pepper then cook for 3 minutes more.
9
Turn-off heat then transfer to a serving plate.
10
Serve with steamed rice. Share and enjoy!

744

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces, 1 large potato, quartered, 1 large carrot, sliced, 1 large bell pepper, sliced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Afritada 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 Afritada

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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