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Chicken Kare-Kare in a white serving bowl.
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4.69 from 16 votes

Chicken Kare-Kare

Chicken Kare-Kare with tender vegetables and flavorful peanut sauce is easy to make and so tasty. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 545kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons rice flour
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 3 pounds chicken, cut into serving parts
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon annatto powder
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 large eggplant, cut into chunks
  • ½ bundle long beans, ends trimmed and cut into 3-inch lengths
  • 1 bundle pechay, ends trimmed and leaves separated
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a wide pan over medium heat, add rice flour. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
  • Add chicken and cook, stirring regularly, until lightly browned. 
  • Add fish sauce and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  • In a bowl, combine water and annatto powder. Stir until well-dispersed and add to pan.
  • Bring to a boil, skimming scum that may float on top. Lower heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender.
  • Add eggplant and long beans and cook until tender yet crisp.
  • Add peanut butter and stir until well blended. 
  • In a bowl, combine rice flour and one cup of broth from the pot. Stir until very smooth and without lumps.
  • Slowly add to the pot, whisking to prevent lumps. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue to simmer until sauce is slightly thickened. 
  • Add pechay and cook for another 2 to 3  minutes or until tender yet crisp.
  • Serve hot with sauteed shrimp paste on the side.

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Notes

  • To keep from overcooking the vegetables, steam them first and then add to the stew in the last few minutes.
  • Cook the peanut sauce a little thinner than you like as it will continue to thicken as it sits.

Nutrition

Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 454mg | Potassium: 887mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 905IU | Vitamin C: 15.8mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2.3mg