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Filipino · Dinner

Chicken Afritada

Draft recipe — not kitchen-tested
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

Choose any positive whole number of servings. Ingredients and measured amounts in steps scale together. Times, temperatures and equipment stay unchanged. For larger yields, cook separate original-size batches. Counted ingredients can become fractions; beat eggs before dividing them. Fixed correction-water checks remain fixed.

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.
  • Use the texture and doneness checks in the method; cooking times depend on your pan and heat.

Substitutions

  • Use soy sauce instead of fish sauce for a different seasoning.

Storage

  • Refrigerate perishable food within two hours, or within one hour in heat above 32°C / 90°F. Store covered at 4°C / 40°F or below. Use within two days for this draft.
  • Reheat cooked dishes to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning for even heating. Serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts directly from safe refrigeration.
  • For sauces and soups, add a little water if thick and reheat gently. Crisp coatings soften after storage.

Make ahead

  • Prepare the measured ingredients for Chicken Afritada one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.

FAQ

What matters most when making Chicken Afritada?

Cut carrots smaller than potatoes so both soften together.

What can I substitute in Chicken Afritada?

Use soy sauce instead of fish sauce for a different seasoning.

Can I prepare Chicken Afritada ahead?

Prepare the measured ingredients for Chicken Afritada one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.

Food safety references

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

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