Kinamatisang Manok

Enjoy tender, juicy chicken simmered in a rich, savory tomato sauce with a hint of sweetness and tanginess. Made with Del Monte Original Style Tomato Sauce, soy sauce, calamansi, and garlic, this Kinamatisang Manok recipe is a flavorful Filipino ulam that’s perfect with steamed rice.

Recipe Details

Category Chicken

Preparation Time 10 mins

Cooking Time 20 mins

Ingredients

1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup garlic, minced
500g chicken, thigh and leg
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 1/2 Tbsp calamansi juice
1 pouch DEL MONTE Original Style Tomato Sauce (200g)
1/4 cup water
1 pc bay leaf/laurel leaf
3 tsp white sugar

Cooking Tools Needed

Bowls, Measuring Cups, Rubber Spatula, Tongs, Chopping Board, Measuring Spoon, Scissors, Knife, Pot, Strainer

Cooking Skills Needed

Sautéing, Simmering, Slicing

Directions

1.

In a cold pot, add the oil and garlic. Turn the heat on then sauté the garlic until golden brown. Drain and reserve the garlic oil.
2.

Add back the garlic oil in the pot. Add the chicken then sauté until light brown.
3.

Add the soy sauce and calamansi then sauté for 2 minutes. Add the DEL MONTE Original Style Tomato Sauce, water, bay leaf, and sugar. Let it simmer covered until chicken is fully cooked. Stir occasionally.
4.

Add half of the fried garlic then simmer for another minute. Garnish the other half before serving.