Chicken afritada
Chicken, potato and peppers in a light tomato sauce. An everyday Filipino family dinner.
- Time55 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.26 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a wide pan. Brown the chicken for 4 minutes each side. Lift out.
8 min - 2
Fry the onion and garlic for 4 minutes in the same pan.
4 min - 3
Add the tomatoes, water, fish sauce and bay leaves. Return the chicken and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
15 min - 4
Add the potatoes and carrots. Simmer for 15 minutes.
15 min - 5
Add the pepper and peas and cook uncovered for 8 minutes, until the sauce is thick.
8 min - 6
Serve with rice.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.