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Filipino Chicken Asado Stew with Tangy Tomato Soy Glaze Magic

Filipino Chicken Asado Stew with Tangy Tomato Soy Glaze Bliss

Filipino Chicken Asado Stew with Tangy Tomato Soy Glaze Magic is a comforting dish that invites friends and family to gather around the table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup Soy sauce Substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice Calamansi juice preferred
  • 3 leaves Bay leaves
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 star Star anise Optional
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking oil Vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 large Onion Chopped
  • 1 cup Tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup Oyster sauce Mushroom sauce for vegetarian
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Adjust based on preference
  • 2 medium Potatoes Cubed
  • 1 cup Bell peppers Mixed colors
  • 1 cup Water Adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate chicken thighs with soy sauce, lemon juice, bay leaves, minced garlic, black pepper, and star anise in a bowl. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the marinated chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove from pot.
  3. In the same pot, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for about 5 minutes until the onion is golden and soft.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce and the reserved marinade. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbling.
  5. Add the browned chicken back into the pot, cover, and let cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Pour in water and add sugar. Cover and let simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
  7. Add cubed potatoes and let simmer for 15 minutes. In the last 10 minutes, mix in bell peppers.
  8. Serve hot with steamed rice or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate the chicken for the best flavor. Monitor cooking time for juiciness.

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