Chicken Caldereta Recipe
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
1 kg chicken, cut into serving pieces
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
For the Stew:
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 bell pepper, sliced (red or green)
1 cup carrots, sliced
1 cup potatoes, cubed
1 cup green peas (optional)
1 cup beef or chicken broth
1/2 cup liver spread or pâté
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, pepper, vinegar, and minced garlic. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Sauté the Aromatics:
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add tomatoes and cook until softened.
Cook the Chicken:
Add the marinated chicken to the pot. Cook until the chicken is browned.
Add Vegetables:
Stir in the bell pepper, carrots, and potatoes. Cook for a few minutes until slightly tender.
Make the Sauce:
Pour in the broth, add the liver spread, tomato paste, sugar, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine.
Simmer:
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens. Add green peas in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Season:
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Serve:
Serve hot with steamed rice.
Enjoy your Chicken Caldereta! 🍽️
Chicken Caldereta Smart Points
Smart Points is a system used in weight management programs to help track food intake based on nutritional value. Here’s a breakdown of the estimated Smart Points for Chicken Caldereta:
Estimated Smart Points Breakdown
- Chicken (skinless, 1 kg): Approximately 20 Smart Points
- Soy Sauce (1/4 cup): Approximately 2 Smart Points
- Cooking Oil (2 tbsp): Approximately 4 Smart Points
- Vegetables (onion, tomatoes, bell pepper, carrots, potatoes): Approximately 4 Smart Points
- Liver Spread (1/2 cup): Approximately 8 Smart Points
- Tomato Paste (1 tbsp): Approximately 1 Smart Point
- Sugar (1 tsp): Approximately 1 Smart Point
Total Estimated Smart Points: 40 Smart Points
Serving Size
- The total Smart Points can be divided by the number of servings. For example, if the recipe serves 6, each serving would be approximately 6.67 Smart Points.
Tips for Lowering Smart Points
- Use Skinless Chicken: Reduces fat and Smart Points.
- Reduce Oil: Use less oil or a cooking spray.
- Increase Vegetables: Add more non-starchy vegetables to lower Smart Points per serving.
Conclusion
Enjoy your Chicken Caldereta while keeping track of your Smart Points for a balanced meal! 🍽️
