Chicken Afretada

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Filipino

Chicken Afretada is a flavorful Filipino stew with tender chicken, potatoes, and colorful peppers in a savory tomato-based broth, perfect for comforting family meals.

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Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, cut up (fat removed)
  • 1 piece green pepper, sliced or diced
  • 1 piece red pepper, sliced or diced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 4 Tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 piece tomato, chopped or cut
  • 4 cups hot water
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and cut up

Instructions

  1. Wash the chicken very well and set aside.
  2. Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic; stir with oil, then add chopped onion.
  4. Stir until fragrant, then add chopped tomatoes.
  5. Continue stirring, then add the chicken and cook until it turns a little brown, about 5 minutes.
  6. Mix paprika with 4 cups hot water and pour into the pot.
  7. Bring to a boil, then add the potatoes and stir well.
  8. Cover and simmer on medium heat for 30 minutes, or until chicken and potatoes are cooked through.
  9. Turn off the stove and open the pot.
  10. Add green pepper and red pepper, then cover and let sit for 3 minutes.
  11. Serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

712 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.7g 23% DV
Total Fat 57.9g 74% DV
Carbs 45.4g 17% DV
Fiber 12.4g 44% DV
Sugar 5.8g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 372.3mg 16% DV
Potassium 1247mg 27% DV
Cholesterol 12.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 864.8mcg 96% DV
Vitamin C 59.1mg 66% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 98mg 8% DV
Iron 6.4mg 35% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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