Chicken Afritada Recipe - Filipino Tomato-Based Stew - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken thighs or drumsticks, bone-in and skin-on
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup green peas, frozen or fresh
• 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)