Filipino Chicken Asado
This Filipino Chicken Asado recipe is a rich and flavorful dish that's both savory and slightly sweet. It's perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a cozy family dinner, offering tender chicken in a delicious, well-balanced sauce that pairs beautifully with rice.
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 535kcal
Equipment
- 1 skillet or sauté pan
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large potatoes
- 1.5 pound boneless chicken thighs or chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- ½ medium onion, diced
- 2 pieces dried laurel leaf
- 14 ounces tomato sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup calamansi juice
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry potato slices in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large potatoes
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear over medium-high heat until golden brown on all sides (be careful not to overcrowd the pan). Remove and set aside.1.5 pound boneless chicken thighs or chicken thighs
- Reduce heat to medium and add onion. Cook until softened, then add garlic and bay leaf. Sauté for another minute, releasing the fragrance.4 cloves garlic, crushed, ½ medium onion, diced, 2 pieces dried laurel leaf
- Pour in the tomato sauce, soy sauce, calamansi juice, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.14 ounces tomato sauce, ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup calamansi juice, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, Salt and black pepper to taste
- Return the chicken pieces to the pan, nestling them in the sauce. Simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, covered, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Transfer chicken and sauce to a serving dish. Top with crispy potatoes and sprinkle with chopped cilantro, if desired.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken pieces for added flavor and juiciness. Opt for boneless for quicker cooking time.
- Adjust the amount of sugar, soy sauce, and calamansi juice to your taste preference.
- You can add other vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or green beans to the sauce for a more vibrant dish.
- Serve with steamed rice and enjoy the comforting flavors of Filipino cuisine!
Nutrition
Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 54.8g | Protein: 12.8g | Fat: 33.2g | Saturated Fat: 4.6g | Sodium: 1476mg | Potassium: 1156mg | Fiber: 5.5g | Sugar: 27.5g | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 4mg
