Chicken Afritada II

Ingredients :

• 2 lb. chicken, cut into serving pieces
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp. fish sauce
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 potatoes, quartered
• 1 carrot, cut into cubes
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 cup green peas (optional)
• salt and pepper, to taste

Cooking Procedures :

1. Heat oil in a skillet. Fry potatoes, then carrots until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, add chicken pieces and cook until lightly brown, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. Add garlic and onions; sauté until translucent. Add tomatoes and continue cooking, until just wilted. Return the chicken pieces back to skillet. Pour in fish sauce. Stir and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
4. Add water and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil then simmer until meat is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes; stir occasionally.
5. Add potatoes and carrots; continue to cook until tender. Season with salt and pepper. Add bell peppers and green peas (if using); stir to combine and simmer for another minute.
6. Serves 4.