Chicken Bistek
Chicken a la Bistek with tangy and savory flavors you'll love with steamed rice. It's easy to make, budget-friendly, and sure to be a family favorite.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 pounds chicken, legs, thighs or whole cut up into serving parts
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns, cracked
- 1/4 cup lemon or calamansi juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons liver spread
- salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine chicken, onions, garlic, peppercorns, lemon juice, and soy sauce. Massage the marinade into the meat and marinate in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
- 2
Drain chicken and squeeze excess liquid. Reserve marinade and aromatics.
- 3
In a wide skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken and reserved onions and garlic from the marinade.
- 4
Cook, stirring regularly, until chicken is lightly browned and aromatics are softened.
- 5
Add reserved marinade and water and bring to a boil.
- 6
Lower heat, cover, and continue to cook for about 20 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and sauce is reduced.
- 7
Add liver spread and stir to dissolve. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
- 8
Season with salt to taste. Garnish with sliced onion rings, if desired. Serve hot.