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Chicken Bistek Tagalog
Traditional dish · Filipino
A classic Filipino dish featuring thinly sliced chicken marinated and braised in soy sauce, calamansi juice, and garlic, then topped with caramelized onions.
Ingredients
- Chicken thigh1.5 lbs
- Soy sauce1/2 cup
- Calamansi juice1/4 cup
- Garlic6 cloves, minced
- Black pepper1 tsp
- Water1/4 cup
- Vegetable oil2 tbsp
- Yellow onion2 large, thinly sliced
- Saltto taste
Steps
- 1
Slice chicken thighs thinly against the grain.
- 2
In a bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, calamansi juice, minced garlic, and black pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and cook until deeply caramelized and slightly crispy. Remove onions from the pan and set aside.
- 4
Add marinated chicken (reserving marinade) to the same pan. Sear chicken until lightly browned on all sides.
- 5
Pour in the reserved marinade and water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is tender and cooked through.
- 6
Uncover and simmer for a few more minutes to thicken the sauce if needed. Season with salt to taste.
- 7
Serve chicken bistek hot, topped with the caramelized onions. Traditionally served with steamed white rice.
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