Pineapple Chicken Afritada Recipe

Name: Pineapple Chicken Afritada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken drumsticks, skin on; 3 -4 small potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 red onion, chopped; 1 (14 ounce) can tomato puree; 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (reserve syrup); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 dried bay leaves; 1/2 cup green peas; salt and pepper, to taste; 6 tablespoons cooking oil, divided

Servings: persons

2 lbs chicken drumsticks, skin on
3 -4 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 carrot, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can tomato puree
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (reserve syrup)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 dried bay leaves
1/2 cup green peas
salt and pepper, to taste
6 tablespoons cooking oil, divided

1
In a big pan over medium heat, heat 4 tablespoons of oil. Add potatoes and cook for about 1 minute. Then add carrot and cook for about 2 minutes. Add bell pepper and cook for about 1 minute. Remove all vegetables from pan and drain on paper towels.
2
Warm the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the same pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Then add chicken and brown it slightly. Add the tomato puree, pineapple syrup, soy sauce, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is almost tender. Stir occasionally.
3
Add potatoes, yellow bell pepper, carrots, and pineapple chunks and continue to cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked. Add the green peas, season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes more. Serve hot. Enjoy!

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs chicken drumsticks, skin on, 3 -4 small potatoes, peeled and cubed, 1 carrot, chopped, 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips, and more.

Yes, Pineapple 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.

Pineapple Chicken Afritada

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