Filipino · intermediate
Filipino Chicken Afritada Stew
A comforting weekday chicken stew simmered with potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers in a seasoned savory tomato sauce.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 35 min
- SERVES
- 4
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat.
- 02
Sear chicken thighs for 3 minutes per side until lightly browned, then transfer chicken to a plate.
- 03
Add chopped onion and minced garlic to pot, sautéing for 2 minutes until tender.
- 04
Pour in tomato sauce and fish sauce, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pot.
- 05
Return chicken to pot, add chicken stock, cover, and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
- 06
Add potatoes and carrots, cover again, and cook for 12 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- 07
Stir in green bell pepper chunks and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Searing and Simmering
Browning meat first builds deep caramelized flavors before a slow braise tenderizes protein and root vegetables.
Notes from the kitchen
- Browning chicken pieces first creates deep umami flavors that enrich the tomato base.
- Using bone-in chicken thighs provides more moisture and flavor during simmer compared to chicken breast.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Filipino; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.
