Chicken Afritada Chicken Braised In Tomato Sauce Recipes

CHICKEN AFRITADA

Steps:

• In a pan over medium heat, heat oil.
• Add potatoes and carrots and cook, turning once or twice, until lightly browned. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
• Remove excess oil from pan except for about 2 tablespoons.
• Add bell peppers and cook for about 30 to 45 seconds. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
• Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
• Add chicken and cook, turning on sides once or twice, until lightly browned but not cooked through.
• Add tomatoes and cook, mashing regularly with back spoon until softened and release juices.
• Add fish sauce and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add water and bring to a boil.
• Lower heat, cover, and cook for about 20 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thickened to desired consistency.
• Add potatoes and carrots and continue to cook until fork-tender.
• Add bell peppers and sweet peas. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until green peas are heated through and bell peppers are tender yet crisp.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

CHICKEN AFRITADA (CHICKEN BRAISED IN TOMATO SAUCE)

Steps:

• Marinate chicken pieces in soy sauce and lemon juice for half an hour. Drain chicken from the marinade.
• In a heavy pan, heat oil over medium high heat. Sauté garlic, onions and tomatoes for 2 minutes or until onions are soft.
• Add chicken pieces and saute for a few minutes until meat is nicely browned and no longer pink.
• Add fish sauce and stir. Add tomato sauce and water and stir to combine. Let the mixture boil and then reduce heat. Cover and let simmer, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes.
• Add carrots, red bell pepper and potatoes; cover and cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Serve with steamed rice. Enjoy!