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Filipino Chicken Afritada Stew

Name: Filipino Chicken Afritada Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 700 g bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 cup halal chicken stock; 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and quartered; 2 medium carrots, cut into thick rounds; 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into bite-sized chunks; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1.5 tbsp halal fish sauce

A comforting weekday chicken stew simmered with potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers in a seasoned savory tomato sauce.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min

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Technique to learn

Searing and Simmering

Browning meat first builds deep caramelized flavors before a slow braise tenderizes protein and root vegetables.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Sear chicken thighs for 3 minutes per side until lightly browned, then transfer chicken to a plate.

Step 3: Add chopped onion and minced garlic to pot, sautéing for 2 minutes until tender.

Step 4: Pour in tomato sauce and fish sauce, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pot.

Step 5: Return chicken to pot, add chicken stock, cover, and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.

Step 6: Add potatoes and carrots, cover again, and cook for 12 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Step 7: Stir in green bell pepper chunks and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.

Cooking tips

Browning chicken pieces first creates deep umami flavors that enrich the tomato base.
Using bone-in chicken thighs provides more moisture and flavor during simmer compared to chicken breast.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Filipino; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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