Chicken Steak Bistek Tagalog

Tasty Filipino Chicken Steak ala Bistek Tagalog recipe

Give the beloved Bistek Tagalog a budget-friendly makeover with this Chicken Bistek version – tender chicken breast marinated in soy sauce, calamansi, and orange soda (Royal), then pan-seared with caramelized onions for a sweet-savory glaze that’s pure Filipino comfort. Perfect for weeknights or pulutan nights!

Why You’ll Love This Dish:

💰 Lighter on the Wallet – Chicken is more affordable than beef
🍋 Soda-Marinated Magic – The citrusy fizz tenderizes the meat
🧅 Silky Onions – Cooked until jammy and sweet
🍚 Rice’s Best Friend – That glossy sauce begs to be poured over rice

Secrets to Perfect Bistek na Manok:

✔️ Use chicken breast – Juicy and hard to overcook
✔️ Marinate overnight – For maximum flavor penetration
✔️ Deglaze with marinade – Creates a sticky, glossy sauce

How to Serve It Like a Pro:

🍺 With ice-cold beer – The ultimate pulutan pairing
🥒 Side of atchara – For tangy contrast
🍳 Topped with fried egg – Bistek-silog twist

Fun Fact: The soda trick (Royal, Coke, Sprite/7-Up) is a Filipino kitchen hack – it tenderizes meat and adds sweetness!

Love bistek? Try Pork Bistek or Bistek na Isda next!

Tag your #ChickenBistek creations! 📸 Happy cooking! 😋💛

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Chicken Steak Bistek Tagalog

Author: Yummy Food Ph Cooking Method: Braising, Frying, Simmering Cuisine: Asian, Filipino Courses: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: C Chicken High Protein

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 45 mins Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 900

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

This chicken steak bistek tagalog recipe is marinated well, bursting with the flavors of spices. Adding soda orange royal to soy sauce balances the sweetness and saltiness of the sauce, giving it a distinct and unique flavor. This recipe goes well with warm rice and will certainly satisfy a family.

Ingredients

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Servings

• ¹⁄₂ kg Chicken Breast
• 4 clove Garlic (minced)
• 2 medium Onions (sliced into rings)
• 2 tbsp Calamansi Juice
• 4 tbsp Soy Sauce
• ¹⁄₄ tsp Onion Powder
• ¹⁄₄ tsp Black Pepper Powder (to taste)
• 2-4 tbsp Cooking Oil
• Orange Soda Drinks (Royal)
• Pepper and Salt (to taste)

Instructions

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1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, calamansi juice, ground black pepper and onion powder. Marinate chicken breast added with the orange soda royal for at least 30 minutes or more.

2. In a pan, preheat cooking oil. Sauté sliced onion and set aside, then fry the marinated chicken over medium heat until it turns golden brown. Then remove from heat and set aside.

3. In the same pan, sauté the minced garlic. Add the fried chicken that was previously set aside and pour in the orange soda marinade sauce.

4. Cover and continue cooking over medium heat until the soup is reduced and slightly thick.

5. Place the sautéed onion rings. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper powder to taste. Adjust it according to your desired taste.

6. Serve and enjoy eating.

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Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 900kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18.9g30%

Saturated Fat 0.1g1%

Cholesterol 480mg160%

Sodium 1329mg56%

Potassium 2851mg82%

Total Carbohydrate 10.4g4%

Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%

Sugars 7.6g

Protein 160.4g321%

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Calcium 4 mg

Iron 18 mg

Vitamin D 2 IU

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Chicken Steak, Chicken Steak with Royal, Chicken Recipe,

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