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filipino chicken afritada

Tangy Filipino Chicken Afritada You Need to Try | Chicken Stew

5 from 1 vote
Filipino chicken afritada is a favorite chicken dish in a tangy tomato sauce simmered to perfection! With a touch of vinegar combined with the delicious vegetables, this stew is extremely nourishing and hearty!
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: filipino chicken afritada
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • pounds chicken breast diced
  • 1 russet potato cubed
  • 1 carrot diced
  • ½ cup green peas
  • 1 onion diced
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 bell pepper or habanero (optional) diced
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cane vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon fish sauce
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • pinch of chili flakes (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • olive oil

Instructions

  • In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add diced chicken breast and cook until the outside is just cooked for 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the carrot, green peas, onion, garlic cloves, and bell pepper or habanero (depending on which you're using) to the sauté pan. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Toss the potatoes into the pan. Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, vinegar, fish sauce, bay leaves, sugar, a pinch of chili flakes (if using), and salt and pepper to taste. Cover the pan and reduce to medium-low heat. Simmer for 15-17 minutes until the potatoes are just cooked.
  • Remove the bay leaves when serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. I used a habanero in this chicken afritada. Traditionally, 1 bell pepper is used, but we love our food with extra spice. Either is an option in this recipe. Refer to Sam’s Pro Tips for this Filipino Chicken Afritada for further discussion.
  2. Chicken thighs or drumsticks can be used in this recipe, but the cooking time will need to be adjusted according.