Description
A classic Filipino chicken stew in a rich, spicy tomato sauce with potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, olives, and liver—perfect with rice!
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Main Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken (3 to 4 lbs), cut into serving parts
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced diagonally (½-inch thick)
- 1 small green bell pepper, cubed (2-inch pieces)
- 1 small red bell pepper, cubed (2-inch pieces)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Thai chili peppers, chopped (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¼ cup green olives
- ½ cup liver spread
- ½ cup quick-melt cheese (Eden or similar)
- Additional salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes, then drain and reserve the marinade.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry potatoes until lightly browned, then drain on paper towels. Repeat with carrots and bell peppers.
- Brown the Chicken: In the same pan, brown the marinated chicken, then remove and drain on paper towels. Discard excess oil, leaving 2 tbsp in the pan.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onions and garlic in the remaining oil until softened.
- Add Liquids & Spices: Pour in tomato sauce, water, and reserved marinade. Bring to a boil. Add chili peppers and cook for 30 seconds.
- Simmer the Chicken: Return chicken to the pan, add green olives, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add browned potatoes and carrots, cooking until tender.
- Enrich the Sauce: Stir in liver spread and cheese until well combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Finish with Bell Peppers: Add sautéed bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy with steamed rice.
Notes
- Adjust chili peppers based on spice preference.
- Substitute chicken with beef for a traditional Beef Caldereta version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: Filipino
