Chicken Afritada with Sprite

Sweet & Savory Chicken Afritada with Sprite – A Party Favorite!

Turn ordinary chicken into a vibrant, tender, and uniquely flavorful dish with this Chicken Afritada with Sprite! A fun twist on the classic Filipino stew, this recipe uses Sprite to add a subtle sweetness and depth that makes the sauce irresistibly rich. Perfect for weeknight dinners or fiesta feasts!

Why This Recipe Stands Out

✔ Sprite tenderizes the chicken and balances the tomato sauce’s acidity.
✔ One-pot wonder—easy to make, even for beginners!
✔ Crowd-pleaser—great for birthdays, potlucks, or family gatherings.

The Magic of Sprite in Afritada

• Natural sweetness enhances the tomato sauce without being overpowering.
• Citrusy notes (from lemon-lime soda) brighten the dish.
• Helps tenderize meat for fall-off-the-bone goodness.

How to Make It Extra Special

🍗 Sear chicken first for deeper flavor.
🥔 Add potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers for color and texture.
🌶️ Throw in green peas or chili flakes for extra kick!

Serving Suggestions

✨ Best with steaming hot rice—the sauce is liquid gold!
✨ Pair with a side of pickled vegetables (atchara) for contrast.
✨ Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.

Fun Fact: The Spanish influence (“fritada” = fried) evolved into this saucy, comforting stew we love today!

One bite and this will become your new family favorite! 🍗🔥

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Chicken Afritada with Sprite

Author: Yummy Food Ph Cooking Method: Braising, Simmering Cuisine: Asian, Filipino Courses: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish, Soup & Stew Recipe Keys: C Chicken High Protein

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 30 mins Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 6 Calories: 160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Chicken Afritada is a Filipino dish. Chicken meat is cooked with common ingredients like tomato sauce, along with carrots, potatoes, and bell peppers. In this Chicken Afritada recipe version, sprite was added to bring more aromas and it helped make the dish more appetizing visually. I recommend this recipe to everyone because the procedure is simple and easy.

Ingredients

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Servings

• 500 g Chicken meat (chopped)
• 1 Onion (minced)
• 4 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 Carrot (roughly cut)
• 1 Bell Pepper (roughly cut)
• 2 Potato (roughly cut)
• 200 ml Tomato sauce
• 250 ml Sprite (soda drinks)
• 1 Chicken Broth Cubes
• 4 dried Bay Leaves
• 1 cup Green Peas (frozen)
• 1 cup Water
• ¹⁄₂ tbsp Ground Black Pepper
• Salt (to taste)
• 2 tbsp Cooking Oil

Instructions

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1. Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan or pot. Sauté minced onion first for a few seconds until soft. Consecutively sauté minced garlic. Add chicken meat, cook until it turns lightly brown.

2. Add tomato sauce and water, then simmer. Flip and continue cooking on medium heat. Then add sprite cola drinks and continue cooking for 20 minutes on medium heat.

3. Add chicken broth cube and roughly cut potatoes. Cover and cook for at least 6 minutes.

4. If the meat is tender, add bay leaves, green peas, and roughly chopped bell pepper and carrot.

5. Season with ground black pepper and salt. Adjust the taste according to your desired taste. Stir to dissolve.

6. Cover again and continue cooking for about 3 minutes.

7. Check the chicken and vegetables for your desired tenderness, then serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 160kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 0.8g4%

Sodium 424mg18%

Potassium 576mg17%

Total Carbohydrate 27.2g10%

Dietary Fiber 4.4g18%

Sugars 9.6g

Protein 3.9g8%

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Calcium 3 mg

Iron 12 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Chicken Afritada, Chicken Recipe, Chicken Stew,

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