Chicken Menudo Recipe - Easy Filipino Tomato Chicken Stew

Chicken Menudo Recipe (Easy Filipino Style)

Chicken Menudo is a flavorful Filipino tomato-based stew made with chicken pieces, potatoes, carrots, hotdogs, and raisins. It is a lighter alternative to pork menudo but still packed with rich and savory flavor perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.

Ingredients:

• 1 kilo chicken (cut into small serving pieces)
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 2 hotdogs, sliced diagonally
• 2 tablespoons raisins (optional)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
3. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
4. Pour in soy sauce and tomato sauce. Stir well.
5. Add chicken broth and simmer for 20–25 minutes until chicken is tender.
6. Add potatoes and carrots. Cook until vegetables are soft.
7. Add sliced hotdogs and raisins. Simmer for 3–5 minutes.
8. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar if desired.
9. Serve hot.

Cooking Tips:

• Cut chicken into smaller cubes for quicker cooking.
• Add green peas for extra color and texture.
• Adjust sweetness depending on preference.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Chicken Menudo is savory, slightly sweet, and family-friendly. It’s budget-friendly, easy to prepare, and perfect for everyday meals or special occasions.

Serving Suggestion: Best served with hot steamed rice.