Chicken afritada (Filipino stew) is a dish we make back in the Philippines. It’s really delicious, and you can substitute pork for chicken or mix them both. It’s great over rice!
Prep Time::40 mins
Cook Time::50 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr 30 mins
Servings::6
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 cup seeded and chopped tomatoes
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
3 cups water
1 cup tomato sauce (Optional)
3 potatoes, quartered
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into matchsticks
1 carrot, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Heat oil in a large wok over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes; cook, mashing with a fork, until flesh and skin separate, about 5 minutes.
Add chicken to the wok; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Pour in water; cover and bring to a boil. Stir in tomato sauce; simmer until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.
Add potatoes to the wok; simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and carrot; simmer until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.