Chicken Afritada

Chicken Afritada is a chicken dish stewed in tomato sauce with potatoes, carrots and bell peppers. It is an everyday dish served in most Filipino households. This dish may be too ordinary but with love and proper cooking complete with right ingredients, this dish can be a delightful addition to your family meals.

Here is my version of this everyday fare in my dining table which my family and friends enjoy.

Ingredients:

4  Tbsps.  Cooking oil 

1  kilo        Chicken 

1  Tbsp.    Minced garlic

1   Med.    Onion, chopped

8   oz.       Tomato sauce

2   cups    Water 

1   piece    Chicken cube

2   pieces   Bay leaves

1   tsp.       Sugar

                  Salt & ground pepper to

                  season

4   pieces   Hotdogs, sliced

2   large      Potatoes, cubes

1   large      Carrot

2   pieces    Bell peppers, cut into strips

Procedure:

1.  Stir fry chicken pieces until golden brown. (about 3 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.

2.  In the same pan sauté garlic and onions. Add the tomato sauce and cook for a minute.

3.  Add the browned chicken, chicken stock cube and water, bay leaves, peppercorns, then simmer for 30-40 minutes.

4.  Add the potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, sliced hotdogs and green peas.

5.  Season with salt, sugar & cook 7-10 minutes more.

6.  Turn off heat then transfer to a serving 

     plate.

7.  Serve with steamed rice. Share and enjoy.