Chicken Afritada Recipe with Tomato Paste – Filipino Style
Chicken Afritada Recipe with Tomato Paste - Filipino Style
We will show you the step by step process and complete ingredients of Chicken Afritada in this recipe guide. This is a good Ulam recipe specially for Filipinos who loves to pair this with Rice.
This dish will be loved by chicken lovers without a doubt. This Chicken Afritada is delicious and goes great with steamed rice. This will definitely sate your appetite for an afritada lunch!
Share this Recipe to your Friends
HOW TO COOK Chicken Afritada Recipe with Tomato Paste
First, prepare all of the ingredients, then season 1 kilo of chicken thighs and legs with soy sauce, 4 tablespoons of calamansi, and a dash of black pepper. Mix thoroughly, then marinate for 20 to 30 minutes, or overnight. In a skillet, heat the oil for frying, then sauté the potatoes with the onion and garlic. Then add the marinated chicken and some tomato paste, add water on it then add some bay leaf after that simmer this for 15-20 minutes then add tomato sauce. And chicken cubes, add bell pepper then simmer it for 2 minutes . Add the fried potatoes and carrots earlier, then add the green peas and mix until thoroughly blended. Add sugar if needed after that, enjoy your Chicken Afritada with Tomato Paste Recipe.
Can i make my afritada spicy?
Spicy fans, take note: you can make your afritada extra spicy that you will undoubtedly enjoy. To add a spicy kick, simply add sliced Thai chili peppers, diced jalapenos, or chili flakes to the sauce. A spicy tomato sauce or paste might also be used.
What can we use if bay leaves is not available?
If you don’t have bay leaves on hand, no worries there are various substitutes you may use in your cooking. Thyme has an earthy and woodsy flavor that is similar to bay leaves, so it makes a decent substitute. Rosemary has a flavor characteristic comparable to bay leaves, but with a somewhat more pungent, piney flavor.
Tips on Cooking Chicken Afritada
- Marinate your chicken thighs and leg parts thoroughly for the finest results; you can add sprite if needed.
- To thoroughly enjoy this Chicken Afritada Recipe, prepare some extra rice and nutritious juices.
Level: Easy
Yield: 4 serving
Cooking time: 35 minutes
We have more chicken recipes like Homemade Chicken Nuggets
and How To Cook Salted Egg Chicken Wings
Visit our Youtube Channel for more recipes.
Chicken Afritada Recipe with Tomato Paste - Filipino Style
Ingredients
- 1 kilo Chicken Thigh & Leg Part
- 1 pc Carrots
- 2 pcs Potato
- 4 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 200 grams Tomato Sauce
- 4 pcs Calamansi
- 1- 1 & 1/2 tbsp Sugar
- 1 pc Green Bell Pepper
- 3 pcs Bay Leaves
- 1 Small Can Green Peas
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
- Prepare all of the ingredients.
- Then season 1 kilo of chicken thighs and legs with soy sauce.
- Put some 4 tablespoons of calamansi, and a dash of black pepper.
- Mix thoroughly, then marinate for 20 to 30 mins or overnight.
- In a skillet, heat the oil for frying, then sauté the potatoes with the onion and garlic.
- Then add the marinated chicken and some tomato paste, add water on it then add some bay leaf after that simmer this for 15-20 minutes.
- Then add tomato sauce. And chicken cubes, add bell pepper then simmer it for 2 minutes.
- Add the fried potatoes and carrots earlier, then add the green peas and mix until thoroughly blended.
- Add sugar if needed after that, enjoy your Chicken Afritada with Tomato Paste Recipe.