Spaghetti Sauce Chicken Afritada Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Sauce Chicken Afritada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 medium onions, halved and sliced into thin half-moons; 4 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken pieces; 3 large potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise, and quartered crosswise; 2 large carrots, coarsely chopped; 2 cups unsalted chicken broth or water; 1 (24-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 small bay leaves; 2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced into strips; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips; 2 tablespoons fish sauce, for serving (optional); 6-8 cups cooked white rice, for serving

Servings: persons

1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 medium onions, halved and sliced into thin half-moons
4 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken pieces
3 large potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise, and quartered crosswise
2 large carrots, coarsely chopped
2 cups unsalted chicken broth or water
1 (24-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 small bay leaves
2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced into strips
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
2 tablespoons fish sauce, for serving (optional)
6-8 cups cooked white rice, for serving

1
In a large stockpot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook for 3 minutes, until the onions are soft.
2
Add the chicken pieces and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is no longer raw on the outside.
3
Stir in the potatoes, carrots, chicken broth, spaghetti sauce, soy sauce, sugar, black pepper, and bay leaves. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
4
Add the bell peppers. Continue cooking for another 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender.
5
Remove the afritada from the heat. Stir in the fish sauce, if using, and serve hot with the rice.

1769

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

Carbs

194

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 2 medium onions, halved and sliced into thin half-moons, 4 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken pieces, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti Sauce Chicken Afritada falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Spaghetti Sauce Chicken Afritada

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