Chicken Mechado

Chicken Mechado is a savory Filipino stew with tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich blend of garlic, onion, and soy sauce. It's packed with flavor and super easy to make!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Filipino

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings 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