Chicken Afritada

Name: Chicken Afritada
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 1 big carrot (- cubed); 1 big potato (- cubed); 3 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion (- chopped); 2 cloves garlic (- minced); 1 medium red/green bell pepper; 1 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1 1/2 cup water; 2 pounds chicken (- drumstick or wings); salt; 1/4 cup potted meat ((optional)); 1/4 cup Kraft cheese ((grated processed cheese) or Velveeta (optional))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:50min

Afritada is a Filipino favorite with tender chicken cooked in a rich savory tomato-based sauce. Cooked low and slow until the oil separates from the sauce and the meat becomes fork-tender.

Updated at: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:20:47 GMT