Chicken Afritada (Filipino Stew)

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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!

Submitted by candysweetemo
Updated on November 16, 2024
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Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

594 Calories
45g Fat
25g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 594
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45g 57%
Saturated Fat 12g 62%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 324mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 45mg 50%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 873mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.