If there is one vegetable I keep a good stock of, it would be the pear-shaped gourd, chayote (technically, it is a fruit!). Not only is it relatively cheap, chayote is also a very versatile ingredient. I like to eat it raw in salads, add in soups or stews, and toss into quick stir-fry dishes such as this ginisang sayote with chicken.
I used boneless chicken thigh meat for this recipe but bone-in chicken parts cut into bite-sized pieces works well, too. If you are up for shrimp, you can find the recipe–here. Enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion peeled and sliced thinly
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thigh meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 Roma tomatoes chopped
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 4 pieces sayote peeled, cored, quartered and sliced on a bias
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a wide pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until limp. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
- Add tomatoes and cook until softened and release juices. Add water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and continue to cook until chicken is cooked through.
- Add oyster sauce and stir until well-dispersed. Add sayote and cook until tender yet crisp. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
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Marites Pabilona says
I’m interested for the new recipes that is easy and less of time to prepare. Thank you for the recipe.
Lalaine Manalo says
You’re welcome, Marites!
Daedae says
What can be used instead of the oyster sauce?
Lalaine says
Hello Daedae,
Here’s a helpful list of possible substitutes http://www.newhealthadvisor.com/Oyster-Sauce-Substitute.html.
Maria Mejia says
If its okay even without tomato? Or What else can be exchanged for tomatoes???
Rowena says
Hiya! i came across you food blog while searching for a sayote recipe. Ijust cooked this today and it taste really good. My 3 yrs. old toddler that is very picky eater have eaten the sayote. Thanks for sharing. will be trying all your recipes.
Lalaine says
I am glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Johanna Palisoc says
Hi Ms. Lalaine I cooked this dish last Sunday and my kids truly loved it. The procedure was simple and very easy to follow.
Lalaine says
Thanks, Joanna, for the feedback. I am glad the kids loved it. I know when my daughter was growing up, I had a hard time figuring out what to cook as she had very particular (or peculiar!) taste in food.
Ruby Gaviola says
I cooked this last night. Followed each step accordingly. Came out perfect! Thank you!
Lalaine says
Thanks, Ruby, for the feedback. I am glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂