Chicken Afritada (Braised Chicken in Tomato Sauce)

One of many popular Filipino chicken dishes is the Chicken Afritada or some called it Afritadang Manok which probably in the same popularity to Tinolang Manok. Ingredients : 1 lb. chicken, cut into serving pieces vegetable oil 1 tbsp. minced garlic 1/2 cup sliced onion 1 cup chicken stock (or water) 1 cup tomato sauce 4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 cup breadcrumbs Cooking Procedures : In a casserole, brown chicken on both sides and set aside. Sauté garlic and onion.  Pour in the stock (or […] Read more »

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