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Chicken Mechado
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Chicken Mechado

Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 664kcal
Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (drumsticks or wings)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic , chopped
  • 1 medium onion , chopped
  • 1 medium tomato , diced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 green bell pepper , cut into large chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper , cut into large chunks
  • 2 medium potatoes , peeled and cut into large chunks
  • Steamed rice for serving

Instructions

  • Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a heavy pan, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the garlic, onion and tomatoes. Saute until the onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken pieces and saute until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the soy sauce, lemon juice, bay leaves and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and continue to simmer over medium heat until the chicken is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir periodically.
  • Add the bell peppers and potatoes. Stir and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove the bay leaves and serve with rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 664kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 947mg | Potassium: 1161mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1475IU | Vitamin C: 83.7mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 5.7mg