Chicken Caldereta

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Chicken Caldereta

Chicken caldereta is a Filipino stew made with chicken, potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and a tomato-based sauce. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold day.

The name "caldereta" comes from the Spanish word "caldera," which means "cauldron." Caldereta is thought to have originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period.

Chicken caldereta is typically made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts. The chicken is cooked in a tomato-based sauce that is flavored with spices such as chili peppers, garlic, and bay leaves. Other vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers are often added to the stew.

Chicken caldereta is typically served with rice. It can also be served with bread or noodles.

Here is a recipe for chicken caldereta:

Ingredients:

• 1 kilogram chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup liver spread
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced carrots

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
3. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
4. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
6. Return the chicken to the pot and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
7. Stir in the liver spread, cheddar cheese, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and carrots. Cook until the cheese is melted and the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes more.
8. Serve hot with rice.

Tips:

• You can also use pork or beef in this recipe.
• If you don't have liver spread, you can use another type of spreadable cheese, such as cream cheese or American cheese.
• Adjust the amount of chili powder to your liking.
• Serve chicken caldereta with rice or bread.

Enjoy!