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Chicken Caldereta

Chicken Caldereta is a rich and hearty Filipino dish featuring tender chicken cooked in a savory sauce with vegetables, perfect for family gatherings or celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.75 kilograms chicken Use fresh chicken for the best flavor.
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tsp pepper Adjust according to taste.
  • 180 g tomato sauce
  • 2 pieces bell peppers Fried briefly before adding.
  • 3 medium potatoes Fried until half cooked.
  • 1 medium carrot Fried until half cooked.
  • 9 cloves garlic Sauté until lightly brown.
  • 1 large onion Sauté until translucent.
  • 3 pieces laurel leaves
  • Cooking oil For sautéing.
  • Grated cheese To taste.
  • Green olives To taste, added last.
  • 3 pieces red chilies Adjust spice level.
  • 3 tbsp pickle relish
  • 2 cups hot water Necessary for cooking.
  • 1 tbsp atsuete powder
  • 0.5 cup peanut butter unsweetened

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Marinate the chicken in pepper and soy sauce for 30 minutes. Set aside the marinade sauce.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and fry the bell peppers for 1 minute. Remove from the pan.
  3. Fry the potato and carrot until they are half cooked. Remove from the pan.
  4. In the same pan, sauté the garlic until lightly brown. Then sauté the onion until it is translucent.
Cooking
  1. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for about 10 minutes or until it turns brown.
  2. Pour in the marinade sauce, add the laurel leaves and tomato sauce. Sauté until everything is well absorbed.
  3. Add 2 cups of water, stir, cover, and cook for 15 minutes on medium to low heat.
  4. Stir in the peanut butter and atsuete powder until dissolved. Cover and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the carrots, potatoes, pickle relish, and red chilies. Cook for another 10 minutes.
  6. Add grated cheese to your liking and stir until the sauce thickens.
  7. Finally, add the green olives and fried bell peppers back to the mixture. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes.

Notes

Store any leftover Chicken Caldereta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Freezing is an option for up to 2 months; reheat thoroughly before serving. Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer red chilies. For a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer without a cover.