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Chicken Afritada

Non-vegEasy

Diet: Non-veg · High-protein

Chicken Afritada is a Filipino dish. Cut carrots smaller than potatoes so both soften together.

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Filipino
Course
Dinner

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Ingredients

Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.

Serves 4

Base

Stew

Finish

Equipment

Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; saucepan with lid; sieve; food thermometer; heatproof spoon; spatula.

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Steps

Brown · About 6 min

  1. Heat oil from 25 ml neutral oil, 800 g chicken thighs, 150 g onion, chopped, 15 g garlic, chopped; brown chicken 6 minutes, then add onion and garlic for 4 minutes.

Simmer · About 25 min

  1. Add 400 g tomato passata, 300 ml water, 350 g potatoes, cubed, 200 g carrots, sliced, 25 ml fish sauce; cover and simmer 25 minutes.

Finish · About 10 min

  1. Add 150 g bell pepper, sliced, 100 g peas; cook 8–10 minutes until potatoes are tender and chicken reaches 74°C / 165°F.

    Check: Look for this result: potatoes are tender and chicken reaches 74°C / 165°F.

Tips

  • Cut carrots smaller than potatoes so both soften together.
  • Judge Chicken Afritada by the texture and doneness signs in its steps. Your pan and heat affect how long Chicken Afritada takes to cook.

Substitutions

  • In Chicken Afritada, replace fish sauce for a different seasoning with soy sauce.

Storage

  • Get perishable Chicken Afritada into the fridge within two hours, or within one hour above 32°C / 90°F. Eat Chicken Afritada within two days, keeping it covered at 4°C / 40°F or colder.
  • Bring cooked Chicken Afritada to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning it for even heating. When Chicken Afritada is part of the meal, serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts straight from safe refrigeration.
  • If Chicken Afritada includes a thick sauce or soup, loosen it with a little water during gentle reheating. Any crisp coating on Chicken Afritada becomes softer in storage.

Make ahead

  • Prepare the measured ingredients for Chicken Afritada one day ahead. For Chicken Afritada, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Chicken Afritada on the day of serving.

FAQ

What matters most when making Chicken Afritada?

Cut carrots smaller than potatoes so both soften together.

What can I substitute in Chicken Afritada?

In Chicken Afritada, replace fish sauce for a different seasoning with soy sauce.

Can I prepare Chicken Afritada ahead?

Prepare the measured ingredients for Chicken Afritada one day ahead. For Chicken Afritada, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Chicken Afritada on the day of serving.

Food safety references

FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating

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