One-Skillet Chicken Afritada
This family-friendly meal is a favorite from the Philippines and is full of nutritious ingredients that are scrumptious and filling.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 324kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts or chicken thighs (divide into 4 portions for serving), skin on and remove the skin just prior to serving if desired
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove finely chopped
- 1 onion medium, finely chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 14 ounces tomato sauce container, plain or tomato puree
- 4 bay leaves torn
- 2 carrots medium, peeled and diced
- 1 pound potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 1/2 cups green peas fresh or frozen
Instructions
- Rub the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Over medium-high heat, brown both sides of the chicken in a saucepan with olive oil then transfer them to a plate and set aside.
- Put down the heat to medium. In the same saucepan, sautè the garlic and onions until they are cooked through. Put back the chicken in the saucepan.
- Add the chicken broth, tomato sauce and bay leaves then cook for about 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, add the carrots and potatoes.
- After 10 minutes, add the bell pepper and peas then season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for another 10 - 15 minutes.
- Serve warm with warm steamed white rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece of chicken and sauce | Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 150mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8