Ingredients
– 1 ½ lbs chicken cut into serving pieces for main protein
– 2 cubed potatoes to add texture and make the dish more filling
– 1 sliced carrot for sweetness and nutritional value
– 8 oz tomato sauce to create a rich, tangy flavor and thicken the stew
– 3 sliced hotdogs for a unique savory element common in Filipino versions
– ½ cup green peas to add color, vitamins, and a fresh touch
– 1 chopped onion to enhance aroma and depth of flavor as an aromatic base
– 2 teaspoons minced garlic to impart savory undertones and build the stew’s foundation
– 3 dried bay leaves for seasoning to add a subtle herbal note
– 3 tablespoons cooking oil for sautéing and browning the ingredients
– 3 cups chicken broth to simmer the chicken and develop the sauce’s richness
– ½ teaspoon sugar to balance the acidity from the tomato sauce
– Salt to taste to adjust seasoning for the perfect flavor
– Ground black pepper to taste to add a mild heat and enhance overall taste
Instructions
1-Begin by heating 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2-Sauté 1 chopped onion and 2 teaspoons of minced garlic until they turn fragrant and translucent, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
3-Add 1 ½ lbs of chicken cut into serving pieces and brown them for 5-7 minutes, stirring to ensure even cooking.
4-Pour in 8 oz of tomato sauce and 3 cups of chicken broth, then add 3 dried bay leaves; bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes until the chicken is tender.
5-Next, stir in 3 sliced hotdogs and 1 sliced carrot, cooking for an additional 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
6-Add 2 cubed potatoes and ½ cup of green peas, then continue simmering for another 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
7-Finally, season with ½ teaspoon of sugar, salt, and ground black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed for your preference.
Last Step:
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🥘 For extra tender chicken, let it marinate in the tomato sauce mixture for 30 minutes before cooking
🍚 This dish tastes even better the next day as flavors meld together – perfect for meal prep
🌱 Add bell peppers or celery for extra vegetables and color if desired
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Filipino
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg