🥘 Description
Chicken Bistek, or Chixstek, is a lighter twist on the classic Filipino beef bistek. It features tender chicken cooked in a bold, tangy-savory sauce made from soy sauce and citrus (traditionally calamansi). Topped with golden onions, it’s simple, flavorful, and perfect over hot rice.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
600g chicken (thighs or breast, sliced)
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup calamansi juice (or lemon juice)
1 large onion (sliced into rings)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp sugar (optional)
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp oil
Black pepper (to taste)
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Marinate
Mix chicken with soy sauce, calamansi juice, garlic, and pepper
Marinate for 20–30 minutes
2. Sear Chicken
Heat oil in a pan
Remove chicken from marinade (reserve liquid)
Sear until lightly browned
3. Simmer
Pour in reserved marinade + water
Bring to a simmer and cook 10–15 minutes until chicken is tender
4. Add Onions
Add onion rings
Simmer 2–3 minutes (keep them slightly crisp)
5. Balance Flavor
Add sugar if needed to balance acidity
Adjust seasoning
6. Serve
Serve hot with steamed rice 🍚
🧠 Pro Tips
Use chicken thighs for juicier results
Don’t overcook onions—they should stay slightly crunchy
Add a splash of oyster sauce for deeper umami
Marinate longer (up to 2 hours) for stronger flavor
🍽️ Nutrition (Approx per serving)
Calories: 300–380 kcal
Protein: 28–35g
Carbs: 6–10g
Fat: 15–20g
