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Filipino asado chicken with rice on white plate

Filipino Asado Chicken Recipe

Authentic Filipino Asado Chicken made with tender bone-in chicken simmered in a sweet-savory tomato sauce. A comforting, flavorful dish perfect for family dinners, ready in under an hour.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Filipino
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Marination Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 345kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven
  • Chef’s knife
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Meat thermometer

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs and drumsticks
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste

Optional Additions

  • 2 medium potatoes cubed
  • 1 bell pepper sliced
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoon crushed pineapple optional (Grandma’s secret)

Instructions

  • Combine soy sauce, garlic, and sugar. Marinate chicken 15 minutes.
  • Heat oil, brown chicken pieces on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  • Cook onions until soft, add garlic, then pour in marinade, tomato sauce, and broth.
  • Return chicken, add bay leaves, cover, simmer 25–30 minutes.
  • Add potatoes or bell pepper last 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve with rice.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 860mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2.1mg