Easy Chicken Bistek Tagalog (Bistek na Manok)
This Easy Chicken Bistek Tagalog (bistek na manok) features tender chicken marinated in soy sauce and calamansi, then simmered with caramelized onions. A lighter, faster take on the classic Filipino beef bistek that's ready in 30 minutes!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 257kcal
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
Ingredients
- 1.5 pound chicken thighs or boneless thighs
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil or avocado oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup medium onion sliced
- ¼ cup calamansi or substitute with meyer lemon
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 cup water add more if needed
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Combine garlic, calamansi, sugar, soy sauce and oyster sauce in a bowl. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for deeper flavor.1.5 pound chicken thighs or boneless thighs, ¼ cup calamansi or substitute with meyer lemon, 3 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoon oyster sauce, 4 cloves garlic
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides (around 5-7 minutes).2 tablespoon Olive oil or avocado oil
- Pour in the reserved marinade and water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly. Add sliced onion. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.1 cup water, 1 teaspoon sugar, salt and black pepper, ½ cup medium onion sliced
- Transfer chicken and sauce to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped scallions or cilantro (optional).
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water to form a slurry. Stir it into the simmering sauce just before the end of cooking.
- Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for more flavor and richness, but be sure to adjust cooking time and remove the skin before serving.
- Feel free to experiment with the amount of calamansi juice to adjust the tartness to your preference.
- You can easily double or triple this recipe to feed a larger crowd.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 47.3g | Protein: 15.2g | Fat: 2.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 3763mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 18.6g | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 3mg
