How to Cook Chicken Menudo

5 from 1 vote

Chicken menudo tomato based dish and a variation of pork menudo and resembles chicken afritada because of one ingredient, the bell peppers.

Prep Time15

Cook Time17

Total Time32

Course: Chicken Recipe

Cuisine: Filipino

Keyword: chicken menudo, menudong manok

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 223kcal

Author: Manny

Ingredients

3/4 kilo chicken breast cut into cubes
1/4 kilo chicken liver cut into cubes
1 small can tomato sauce 8 Oz
1 cup banana ketchup
1 pc carrot slice into cubes
1 pc potato slice into cubes
2 medium sized red and green bell peppers cut into squares
1 small can cooked dry peas
2 pcs bay leaves
3 cloves garlic minced
2 large red onion chopped
3 Tbsp cooking oil
2 pieces hotdog sliced
2 tablespoons dried raisins
3 pcs calamansi extract the juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 cups water
salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions

How to cook chicken menudo:

In a large bowl, marinate the chicken breast in calamansi and soy sauce for at least 10 to 20 minutes. Set aside.
In a pot, heat some cooking oil and fry the potatoes and carrots until light brown. Set aside.
In the same pot, saute garlic and onion until the fragrant and soft.
Add the chicken and saute for at least 2 minutes in medium low fire.
Add water and laurel leaves and bring to a boil. Remove the scum floating on the broth.
Then add the chicken liver, tomato sauce and ketchup and stir. Simmer for at least 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, add the green peas, bell peppers, carrots, potatoes, hotdogs, raisins, salt and pepper. Simmer again for 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Serve hot.

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Notes

Cooking Tips:

Marinate for Maximum Flavor

Marinating the chicken in calamansi juice and soy sauce not only tenderizes the meat but also infuses it with a deeper, more robust flavor. To ensure the chicken absorbs the marinade well, cut the chicken into uniform, bite-sized pieces. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 20 minutes to maximize flavor penetration.

Pre-Cook the Vegetables

Lightly frying the potatoes and carrots before adding them to the stew helps them maintain their shape and texture during the simmering process. This step also enhances their natural sweetness and prevents them from becoming too mushy. Be sure to set the vegetables aside after frying to avoid overcooking when added back to the dish later.

Use Fresh Ingredients

Fresh garlic, onions, and tomatoes contribute significantly to the dish's overall flavor profile, making it more vibrant and aromatic. Whenever possible, opt for fresh vegetables and herbs instead of canned or dried options. This not only enhances the taste but also adds a fresher, healthier dimension to your chicken stew.