Filipino Chicken Tomato Stew (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks

02 - salt and pepper to taste

03 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

04 - 1 large onion, chopped

05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced

06 - 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced

07 - 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced

08 - 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

09 - 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced

10 - 1 cup tomato sauce

11 - 1 cup low sodium chicken broth

12 - 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce

13 - 1 bay leaf

14 - 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

15 - 1 cup frozen or fresh green peas

16 - 2 green onions, chopped

01 - Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Brown chicken 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

02 - In same pot, cook onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

03 - Deglaze pot with some broth. Add potatoes and carrots, cook 3-4 minutes. Add bell peppers and cook 2-3 minutes more.

04 - Add tomato sauce, remaining broth, soy sauce, bay leaf, and sugar if using. Return chicken to pot.

05 - Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer covered 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked. Add peas in last 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions.

01 - Can adjust seasonings to taste

02 - Other vegetables can be added

03 - Tastes better the next day