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Simple Chicken Afritada

Simple Chicken Afritada

This is a recipe for basic chicken afritada. It is the simplest recipe that still provide the traditional yummy taste of this dish.

⏱ Prep: 10 min ⏱ Cook: 55 min

Ingredients

  • 2 large bs. chicken (cut into serving pieces)
  • 1 medium onion (minced)
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 cup chicken broth
  • 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1 large arge baking potato (cubed)
  • 1 large arge carrot (cubed)
  • 4 piece dried bay leaves (optional)
  • 1.5 tsp sugar (optional)
  • 0 Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp oil

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pot.

  2. Saute the onion and garlic.

  3. Add the chicken slices. Continue to saute until the chicken gets light brown.

  4. Pour the chicken broth and add the tomato paste. Stir and let boil. Add the dried bay leaves and sugar. Cover the pot and adjust the heat to low. Cook for 35 minutes. Note: Add water or chicken broth if it starts to dry-up.

  5. Add the potato and carrot. Stir. cover and continue to cook in medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes.

  6. Add salt and pepper to taste.

  7. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve.

  8. Share and enjoy!