Chicken Afritada is also known as "Apritadang Manok" in tagalog. Afritada is one of those tomato sauce based stews that many Filipinos believed have been introduced in the Philippines by the Spaniards. Chicken Afritada is so popular and loved by many Filipinos.This recipes is popular because it is delicious and an easy-to-make homestyle dish, it may look similar to Menudo and Caldereta (also Filipino dishes) but it is totally different in terms of taste.
Good for serving: 4 - 6 persons
Ingredients:
1 kilo chicken, cut into pieces
5 pieces potatoes, peeled and halved
1 red onion, diced
1 head garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
2 cups pork or chicken stock (broth)
1 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons of fish sauce
3 tablespoons of cooking oil
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Chicken Afritada Cooking Instruction:
In a cooking pot or wok, heat oil.
Sauté garlic and onions.
Add chicken and slightly brown.
Pour the tomato sauce and stock. Bring to a boil and allow to simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is almost cooked.
Add potatoes and continue to cook for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked.
Add the green and red bell peppers, simmer for an additional minute or two.
