Chicken Bola-Bola Afritada

Give classic Chicken Afritada a fun twist with this Chicken Bola-Bola Afritada recipe! Juicy chicken meatballs are simmered with potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and green peas in a rich, savory sauce made with Del Monte Original Style Tomato Sauce. A hearty, family-friendly ulam that’s perfect with steamed rice.

Recipe Details

Category Chicken

Preparation Time 30 mins

Cooking Time 1 hr

Ingredients

500g ground chicken
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1/2 cup carrot, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1 pc egg, beaten
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 Tbsp liquid seasoning
1/4 Tbsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 Tbsp oil
1 Tbsp red onion, diced
1/2 Tbsp garlic, crushed
1 pouch DEL MONTE Original Style Tomato Sauce (250g)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup carrot, cut into 1-inch dice
1/2 cup potato, cut into 1-inch dice
1/2 pc chicken bouillon cube
1/4 cup red bell pepper, sliced
1/4 cup green peas

Cooking Tools Needed

Chopping Board, Measuring Spoons, Peeler, Tongs, Knife, Mixing Bowl, Pot, Wooden Spoon, Measuring Cups, Pan, Strainer

Cooking Skills Needed

Frying, Simmering, Mixing, Slicing, Sautéing

Directions

1.

Mix ground chicken, onion, carrot, celery, egg, bread crumbs, liquid seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form every 2 tablespoon of the mixture into balls. Fry until golden brown.
2.

In a pan, sauté onion and garlic until aromatic. Add DEL MONTE Original Style Tomato Sauce, water, carrot, potato, and chicken bouillon cube. Cover and simmer for 7 minutes.
3.

Toss in the chicken balls, bell pepper, and green peas. Simmer for 3 minutes.