Chicken Afritada

Name: Chicken Afritada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 3 lbs bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks, skin on; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 15 oz tomato sauce; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp fish sauce (patis); 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cubed 1 in; 2 medium carrots, peeled, sliced 1/2 in; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-in pieces; 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-in pieces; 2 dried bay leaves; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

60 minEasyServes 4450 cal/serving

FilipinoDinnerStovetopStandardHigh FiberHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeLow-Sodium

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Ingredients

3 lbs bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks, skin on
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
15 oz tomato sauce
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce (patis)
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cubed 1 in
2 medium carrots, peeled, sliced 1/2 in
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-in pieces
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-in pieces
2 dried bay leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Pat 3 lbs skin on bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks dry and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown chicken, skin-side down first, for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate.
2

Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion to the pot and cook for 3 minutes until softened, scraping up any browned bits. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute.
3

Pour in 15 oz tomato sauce and 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth. Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce (patis), and add 2 dried bay leaves. Return the browned chicken to the pot.
4

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
5

Add 2 medium peeled, cubed 1 in Yukon Gold potatoes and 2 medium peeled, sliced 1/2 in carrots. Cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
6

Add 1 cut into 1-in pieces red bell pepper and 1 cut into 1-in pieces green bell pepper. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes until peppers are just tender.
7

Verify chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt. Serve over steamed rice.

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What is Chicken Afritada?

A bright Filipino tomato-braised chicken stew cooked with potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers in a savory sauce. Quick to assemble and deeply satisfying, it is an everyday family favorite served with plenty of rice. This reference files it under Filipino dinner: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 60 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Chicken Afritada reach?

For Chicken Afritada, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 7. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why pat it dry first in Chicken Afritada?

Step 1 reads: "Pat 3 lbs skin on bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks dry and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 1 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

What can I use instead of fish sauce in Chicken Afritada?

The entry for Chicken Afritada calls for 1 tbsp fish sauce (patis). In its place: Soy sauce with a squeeze of lime covers the salt and some of the savor. For a vegetarian version, use a mushroom-based soy sauce. Start with the same volume and adjust.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Chicken Afritada?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Chicken Afritada uses 3 lbs bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks, skin on.

Does Chicken Afritada contain soy?

Yes: 2 tbsp soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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