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Chicken Afritada Recipe (Filipino Tomato Chicken Stew)

Chicken Afritada is a classic Filipino dish made with chicken, tomato sauce, potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers. It’s savory, hearty, and perfect for family dinners or special occasions. If you’re craving Filipino comfort food, this easy chicken afritada recipe is a must-try!

🥘 Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken (drumsticks or thighs, bone-in preferred)
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium potato, diced
  • 1 large carrot, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken broth (or water)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

🍲 Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and bay leaves. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken broth. Cover and simmer for 30–40 minutes, until chicken is tender.
  5. Add potatoes and carrots. Cook for 10–12 minutes until vegetables are soft.
  6. Add bell peppers and sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes more.
  7. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve hot with steamed rice.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Best served with steamed jasmine rice or garlic fried rice.
  • For parties, pair with lumpia (spring rolls) or Filipino-style spaghetti.
  • Add a side of ensaladang kamatis (tomato salad) for freshness.
  • Great as a main dish for family gatherings.

❓ FAQs about Chicken Afritada

1. Can I use boneless chicken?
Yes, but bone-in chicken adds more flavor to the sauce.

2. What’s the difference between Afritada and Menudo?
Afritada uses chicken or pork with tomato sauce, while Menudo includes liver and smaller cuts of meat and vegetables.

3. Can I make Afritada ahead of time?
Yes! Afritada tastes even better the next day after the flavors develop.

4. Can I substitute vegetables?
Definitely. Some use green peas or zucchini as alternatives.

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