This chicken dish is a variation of the ubiquitous Bistek Tagalog but instead of the traditional beef slices, I used chicken parts. Both are similar in ingredients and procedure but in this chicken bistek, I added liver spread at the end of cooking to thicken the sauce. Try this chicken bistek for dinner tonight and let me know what you think.
Chicken Bistek
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Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken (legs, thighs or whole) cut up into serving parts
- 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
- 4 to 5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 3 to 4 peppercorns, cracked
- juice of 2 lemons
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons liver spread
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash chicken and drain well. In a bowl, combine chicken, onions, garlic, peppercorns, lemon juice and soy sauce. Massage marinade into meat and marinate in the refrigerator for about 1 hour. Drain chicken and squeeze excess liquid. Reserve marinade and aromatics.
- In a wok or wide skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken and reserved onions and garlic from the marinade. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 7 to 10 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned and juices run clear.
- Add reserved marinade and water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and continue to cook for about 30 to 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and sauce is reduced. Add liver spread and stir to dissolve. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Season with salt to taste. Garnish with sliced onion rings, if desired. Serve hot.
Daphne C says
December 1, 2018 at 6:44 amThis tastes so good I cook this weekly. Hubby cannot believe there is chicken bistek until I tried cooking your recipe. Thank you and more power to you!
Lalaine says
December 2, 2018 at 11:35 amThank you so much, Daphne, for the feedback. Glad hubby enjoyed it 🙂
Ella says
February 12, 2019 at 4:03 amHi po! Just commenting to appreciate how helpful your blog is, specially for a new mom like me. 😀 Thank you, thank you, thank you po! 🙂
Lalaine says
February 12, 2019 at 10:16 pmThank you so much, Ella, for your feedback. You made my day! 🙂
unknown says
December 27, 2017 at 10:29 amimbis liver spread ilagay pwd lng ba harina ilagay?
Lalaine says
December 27, 2017 at 10:35 amHello,
Omit na lang ang liver spread 🙂
agnes says
January 14, 2017 at 3:23 pmhi do you have a specific brand of liver spread that is ideal for this recipe? I have never tried using liver spread in my cooking. Thanks and looking forward to you soonest reply.
Lalaine says
January 14, 2017 at 5:54 pmHello Agnes,
I use Reno brand 🙂
przepis nalesniki says
December 4, 2015 at 3:22 pmThey will love it! It’s so yummy ; ).
Lalaine says
December 13, 2015 at 11:05 pm🙂
Christy B. says
September 24, 2015 at 10:13 amThis looks wonderful. Is liver spread the same as liver sausage or braunschweiger?
Mae says
February 17, 2015 at 11:47 pmHi Lalaine!
I’ll be married soon and so I started practicing how to cook. My husband to be is very appreciative with my cooking. I believe I’m not bad as well when it comes to cooking.
I don’t really get recipes from the internet because it feels like cheating. But since I was out of recipes to cook, I’ve tried your Chicken Bistek last night and they loved it! 🙂
Just want to tell you that you have a new follower. 🙂 Thank you for creating this blog. This is very helpful to us!
Looking forward to more delicious recipes from you!
P.S. I told my fiance that I got the recipe from the internet so I am guilt free! 🙂
Lalaine says
February 18, 2015 at 1:09 amHi Mae,
You’re definitely on the right tract to a love-filled married life…as the saying goes, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach 🙂
marlinda says
April 14, 2016 at 6:24 ammahirap hanapen ang reciois mo puro app ayaw naman naka 10 times na ako walang recipis
Lalaine says
April 14, 2016 at 9:36 pmHello Marlinda
I am sorry nagkakaproblema ka to access the recipes. Can you tell me more kung bakit hindi mo makita so I can help figure it out?
Karina says
November 18, 2014 at 7:41 amThis is an amazing recipe. Did it for 3 times already, doing the 4th later!
Lalaine says
November 18, 2014 at 4:44 pmThanks for the kind review, Karina. I am glad you liked this chicken bistek enough to cook it at 3 times and counting 🙂
Teret says
September 23, 2014 at 5:15 pmIf you didn’t use liver spread for thickening, what else would you recommend?
Lalaine says
September 23, 2014 at 8:53 pmJust allow it to simmer little longer for the liquid to reduce a bit more.
Teret says
September 23, 2014 at 10:05 pmNever thought to try this with chicken. Looking forward to making it!
Lalaine says
September 24, 2014 at 8:52 pmEnjoy!
RD says
May 20, 2014 at 9:06 amOmg just finished cooking it and it is GOOD! Thanx for the recipe i love it!
Lalaine says
May 20, 2014 at 3:37 pmHi RD
I am glad you liked it:)
beng says
May 12, 2014 at 3:24 pmAbout the soy sauce, do you use the dark or light? Pls assp
Lalaine says
May 12, 2014 at 3:27 pmHi Beng
I used dark soy sauce, Filipino soy sauce (Datu Puti brand) but light soy sauce such as Kikkoman would be fine. 🙂
Siopao says
August 26, 2013 at 7:50 amI will try this tomorrow. Thanks for sharing.
Lalaine says
August 26, 2013 at 7:45 pmHope you like it. 🙂
Elaine @ hungry brownie says
August 4, 2013 at 7:02 pmThis looks so delicious! I haven’t tried making this with liver spread but I will definitely try this very soon. Thanks for posting this!
Lalaine says
August 14, 2013 at 4:30 pmSounds weird but the addition of liver brings it all together 🙂