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Chicken Afritada

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50 Min
Intermediate
Explore the delightful Chicken Afritada, a classic Filipino recipe with a Spanish twist. This recipe, often prepared for special occasions and family gatherings, features tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich tomato sauce alongside potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers. With its vibrant colors and comforting aroma, Chicken Afritada symbolizes the warmth and hospitality of Filipino cuisine, bringing loved ones together around the dining table for a memorable meal.

Ingredients

6 Servings

This dish has been optimized for 6 servings. Quantity and times may need to be varied. Here you can find more information about adjusted portion sizes:

ingredient_quantity
recipe ingredient
3  tbsp
Vegetable Oil
1  pc
Potato
1  pc
Carrots
4  cloves
Garlic
1  pc
Onion
0.5  kg
Chicken Tip
1  pc
Red Bell Pepper
1  pc
Green Bell Pepper
0.25  tsp
Ground Pepper
1  tbsp
Brown Sugar
1  pc
Bay Leaf
1  cup
Tomato Sauce
1.5  cups
Water
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Nutrition Value

Carbohydrates
20.16 g
Energy
327.77 kcal
Fats
20.06 g
Protein
18.16 g
Information per serving

Instruction

50 Minutes

  • Step1

    10 Min
    Sauté potato and carrot in 1 tbsp oil until golden brown. Remove and set aside.​

  • Step2

    5 Min
    Season chicken with 1 sachet of MAGGI® Magic Sarap®. Sauté chicken in oil, remove and set aside.

  • Step3

    25 Min
    Sauté garlic, onion and bell peppers. Pour tomato sauce and water. Add chicken, potato, carrot and bay leaf. Simmer for 20 mins

  • Step4

    5 Min
    Season with remaining sachet of MAGGI® Magic Sarap®, pepper and sugar. Transfer on a serving plate and serve.
Chicken Afritada

Step1 of 4

Sauté potato and carrot in 1 tbsp oil until golden brown. Remove and set aside.​

Chicken Afritada

Step2 of 4

Season chicken with 1 sachet of MAGGI® Magic Sarap®. Sauté chicken in oil, remove and set aside.

Chicken Afritada

Step3 of 4

Sauté garlic, onion and bell peppers. Pour tomato sauce and water. Add chicken, potato, carrot and bay leaf. Simmer for 20 mins

Chicken Afritada

Step4 of 4

Season with remaining sachet of MAGGI® Magic Sarap®, pepper and sugar. Transfer on a serving plate and serve.

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