Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Let the stew rest for 10 minutes after cooking — the flavors deepen noticeably as it sits.
- Cook tomato-based stews until the oil separates and rises to the surface for maximum flavor concentration.
- Use a wire rack when baking chicken wings so heat circulates evenly and the skin crisps on all sides.
- For chicken adobo, let the meat rest in the marinade overnight for the best flavor penetration.
Cooking Tips
For the most tender results, cook low and slow — a gentle simmer (not a vigorous boil) breaks down connective tissue without drying out the meat. Taste and adjust seasoning toward the end of cooking. As liquids reduce, flavors concentrate, so what tastes balanced early may become too salty later.
Ingredient Substitutions
Chicken alternatives: Pork shoulder or boneless thigh meat can substitute for chicken in stews. For lighter fare, extra-firm tofu or seitan works in stir-fries and braises. Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The flavors often deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
Pineapple Chicken Afritada
Chicken pieces are simmered in a rich tomato sauce with sweet pineapple chunks, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and bell peppers until the meat is tender and the sauce is sweet, tangy, and savory with fruity pineapple notes.
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan. Add garlic. Continue cooking while stirring until it starts to turn golden brown in color.
- Add onion. Saute until it softens.
- Add chicken. Cook each side for 1 minute or until the color turns light brown.
- Pour the tomato sauce, juice from pineapple chunks, and water into the pan. Stir. Cover the pan.
- Once the liquid starts to boil, add Knorr Chicken Cube and bay leaves. Cover the pan and then adjust the heat to a low setting. Continue cooking for 18 minutes.
- Use a kitchen tong to turn the chicken pieces over. Continue cooking the opposite side for 12 minutes.
- Add pineapple, potato, and carrot. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Add seasoning of with fish sauce and ground black pepper.
- Add bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve and enjoy!
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Let the stew rest for 10 minutes after cooking — the flavors deepen noticeably as it sits.
- Cook tomato-based stews until the oil separates and rises to the surface for maximum flavor concentration.
- Use a wire rack when baking chicken wings so heat circulates evenly and the skin crisps on all sides.
- For chicken adobo, let the meat rest in the marinade overnight for the best flavor penetration.
Cooking Tips
Taste and adjust seasoning toward the end of cooking. As liquids reduce, flavors concentrate, so what tastes balanced early may become too salty later.
Substitutions
Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
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