~₱120 Chicken Mechado for 2 People (Tipid Recipe)
~₱120(estimated)2 servings50 minutes
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Ingredients
This Filipino recipe is built for budget meals—~₱120 Chicken Mechado for 2 People (Tipid Recipe) delivers the kind of ulam satisfaction you want, without the big spend.
For under ₱120 cooking, this ingredient list is designed to be practical: you’ll know exactly what goes in, how much to use, and what to prioritize so your ~₱120 Chicken Mechado for 2 People (Tipid Recipe) tastes great every time.
Use these ingredients as your quick prep checklist, then follow the steps for a smooth cook—perfect for everyday Filipino home kitchens and meal planning for 2 servings.
Shopping list
- Chicken – 300g
- Onion – 1 pc
- Garlic – 4 cloves
- Tomato sauce – 1/2 cup
- Potato – 200g
- Carrot – 60g
- Cooking oil – 1 tbsp
- Salt – 1/2 tsp
- Ground black pepper – 1/4 tsp
- Soy sauce (toyo) – 1 tsp
- Fish sauce (patis) – 1/2 tsp
Quick cost check
- Chicken – 300g~ ₱ 58
- Onion – 1 pc~ ₱ 10
- Garlic – 4 cloves~ ₱ 8
- Tomato sauce – 1/2 cup~ ₱ 10
- Potato – 200g~ ₱ 18
- Carrot – 60g~ ₱ 6
- Cooking oil – 1 tbsp~ ₱ 4
- Salt – 1/2 tsp~ ₱ 1
Prices are estimates and may vary depending on location and market conditions.
Steps
- 1Sauté garlic and onion in oil until translucent.
- 2Add chicken and cook until lightly browned.
- 3Stir in tomato sauce, then add potato and carrot with water.
- 4Simmer until chicken is tender and the sauce thickens; serve hot with rice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, fish sauce (patis) as needed.
Notes
Total cost (estimated)
~₱120
Prices are estimates and may vary depending on location and market conditions.
Serving size
2 servings
Tips
Cooking tips to help your ~₱120 Chicken Mechado for 2 People (Tipid Recipe) turn out flavorful, tender, and budget-meals friendly.
For tipid results, cook with the same budget angle (under ₱120) and adjust seasonings gradually.
Variations
Ingredient alternatives and smart swaps so you can still make ~₱120 Chicken Mechado for 2 People (Tipid Recipe) even when your pantry runs low.
- Make it extra filling by adding more gulay when available.
- Swap protein within budget: chicken ↔ pork ↔ tofu.
- Keep it budget-friendly with the same under-₱ style (under ₱120) for for 2 people.
Serving Suggestions
What to pair with ~₱120 Chicken Mechado for 2 People (Tipid Recipe) for a complete Filipino meal.
- Serve ~₱120 Chicken Mechado for 2 People (Tipid Recipe) with rice so your budget meals feel full and satisfying.
- Pair with a simple side salad or steamed gulay to balance the flavors.
- For extra aroma, pair with a light broth or soup version on the side if available.
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