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A bowl of Chicken IGADO stew with vegetables, showcasing a delicious traditional dish.

Chicken IGADO

A delightful and hearty chicken stew that combines various chicken parts and vegetables in a rich savory sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 750 g chicken breast, boneless
  • 150 g chicken gizzard
  • 200 g chicken liver
  • 6 tbsp soy sauce (divided)
  • 1 can liver spread
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 pcs chicken cube
  • 2 pcs bay leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 medium potatoes
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 1/3 cup green peas
  • 1/2 tbsp vinegar
  • 8 pcs calamansi
  • 1 pcs red bell pepper
  • cooking oil for frying
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Marinate the chicken, gizzard, and liver in 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, pepper, and calamansi juice for at least 15 minutes. Set the marinade aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a pan and fry the carrots and potatoes for a few minutes. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, sauté the garlic for a minute, then add the onion and cook until soft.
  3. Add the marinated gizzard and sauté for 5 minutes. Then add the marinated chicken and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Add the bay leaves and liver spread, stirring to mix well. Pour in the reserved marinade and add the chicken cube. Stir until the cube is dissolved.
  5. Add water and cover the pan. Bring to a boil.
  6. Once boiling, add the marinated chicken liver and simmer for 2 minutes.
  7. Stir in the potatoes and carrots, then add the bell pepper and green peas. Cook for 3 minutes.
  8. Add vinegar and do not stir for a minute. Then stir again and simmer until the sauce reduces and thickens. Adjust salt to taste.

Notes

Serve Chicken IGADO hot over steamed rice for a complete meal. The rich sauce pairs perfectly with fluffy rice. Garnish with chopped parsley or serve with a side of fresh salad for added freshness. Marinating longer can enhance flavors. Adjust vegetables as desired and consider adding sugar for balance.