Chicken Stewed in Tomato Sauce with Potatoes and Bell Pepper

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This Chicken Afritada is unmistakably a Filipino dish. It has a savory tomato base sauce and cooked with vegetables such as bell pepper, potatoes and green peas.

Ingredients
• 2 pounds Chicken Thigh and Legs
• 1 small can Tomato Sauce
• 1 Red or Green Bell Peppers, diced
• 1/3 cup Green Peas
• 2 medium Potatoes, cubed
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup Cooking Oil
• All-purpose Flour for dredging
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Procedure
1. Dredge the chicken pieces in flour and pan-fry in medium heat. Do not overcook. You only need to slightly brown the chicken. Set aside
2. Using the same pan, stir fry the garlic, and onions. Add back the chicken and stir in the tomato sauce and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
3. Turn the heat down to simmer for 10 minutes
4. Add the potatoes and bell peppers and simmer for another 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
5. Add the green peas, then season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve with rice.