Creamy Chicken Afritada
Serves 415 mins prep60 mins cook
This is a Filipino take on the viral Marry Me Chicken, inspired by Afritada, a tangy tomato-based stew. Chicken thighs are cooked with garlic, onions, and a variety of vegetables like bell peppers, potatoes, and carrots. A twist is added with coconut cream for a smooth texture. This dish is delicious served over white rice and promises to impress anyone at the dinner table.
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1: Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear both sides over high heat until browned, then remove from pan. 2: Sauté minced garlic and ½ onion in the same pan. 3: Add tomato sauce, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, and bay leaves. 4: Pour in coconut cream and add seared chicken back to the pan. Braise for about 25 minutes. 5: Prepare vegetables: chop bell pepper, potatoes, and carrots. Season and broil until tender and charred (about 5 minutes). 6: Add broiled veggies to the pan and simmer until well incorporated to desired consistency. 7: Serve hot with white rice.View original recipe