Best 5 Filipino Chicken Chayote Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Philippines with Filipino Chicken Chayote, a savory dish that tantalizes taste buds and embodies the essence of Filipino cuisine. This delectable dish features tender chicken pieces lovingly simmered in a flavorful broth infused with the unique taste of chayote squash, a crisp and refreshing vegetable. The aromatic broth, enriched with a symphony of spices and herbs, creates a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate, leaving you craving for more. Discover the secrets behind this cherished Filipino dish as we delve into the depths of its preparation, uncovering the art of creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures.

In this comprehensive guide, we present a collection of carefully curated Filipino Chicken Chayote recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved dish. From the classic version that stays true to tradition to innovative renditions that incorporate modern culinary techniques, these recipes cater to every palate and skill level. Whether you seek a quick and easy weekday meal or an impressive dish to grace your dinner table, you'll find the perfect recipe here.

Our culinary adventure begins with the traditional Filipino Chicken Chayote recipe, a testament to the enduring flavors that have captivated Filipino hearts for generations. Simple yet satisfying, this recipe showcases the natural goodness of chicken and chayote, allowing their flavors to shine through in a delicate broth. As we progress, we'll explore variations that introduce exciting ingredients and cooking methods, such as the addition of coconut milk for a creamy richness, the aromatic depth of lemongrass, or the smoky notes of grilled chicken.

For those seeking a healthier alternative, we present a delightful low-carb Filipino Chicken Chayote recipe that maintains all the flavors of the classic dish while reducing carbohydrates. With the inclusion of nutritious vegetables and a carefully crafted sauce, this recipe caters to health-conscious individuals without compromising on taste.

And for those who love to experiment in the kitchen, we've included a selection of creative Filipino Chicken Chayote recipes that push the boundaries of flavor and texture. These innovative dishes incorporate unexpected ingredients and techniques, resulting in truly unique culinary experiences. From a delightful fusion of Filipino and Mexican flavors to a hearty and comforting one-pot meal, these recipes will ignite your passion for cooking and leave you craving for more.

So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the vibrant flavors of the Philippines. With our comprehensive collection of Filipino Chicken Chayote recipes, you'll discover the secrets behind this cherished dish and create unforgettable meals that will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN TINOLA (FILIPINO TINOLANG MANOK)



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Rich flavorful chicken broth, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables--this chicken tinola recipe is a great variant on chicken soup for those days when you want to sit under a warm blanket and relax.

Provided by MG Sanchez

Categories     Main Course

Time 3h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lb chicken wings and drummettes
5 tbsp fish sauce
½ yellow onion (chopped)
5 cloves garlic (minced)
2 inches of ginger (julienned)
6 c filtered water (more if necessary)
2 small chayote (cut into ½ inch cubes)
1 tbsp vegetable oil
4 c spinach (cleaned)
1 c moringa leaves (stripped and cleaned)
½ tsp black pepper
salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Pat the chicken dry and put it in a storage container. Pour two tablespoons of fish sauce into the bowl and mix to make sure the chicken is thoroughly coated. Cover the container with a lid and marinate on the counter for at least two hours. Note: If you put the chicken in the fridge to marinate, you need to remove it at least 20 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature, otherwise the chicken will cook unevenly.
  • In a pot over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and the onions. Saute for about one to two minutes or until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for one minute until fragrant, but not burned.
  • Add the chicken into the pot and stir all the ingredients. Continue to the chicken in the pot for 6-8 minutes or until the chicken is brown on the outside, or the internal chicken temperature reads 135 °F.
  • Add the water and the rest of the fish sauce into the pot and stir. Raise the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low and continue a simmer for about 30 minutes covered with the lid.
  • Remember to stir occasionally and skim the fat and scum off the top of the soup.
  • Add the chayote and continue to cook for 8 minutes or until the chayote is soft and you can pierce it easily with a fork.
  • Add all the spinach.
  • Immediately add all the moringa, then cook for up to one minute to soften the leaves.
  • Taste test the soup and add the black pepper. If necessary, add additional salt or pepper to taste. The chicken should be tender and the internal temperature should read 165 °F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.61 kcal, Carbohydrate 7.79 g, Protein 14.71 g, Fat 12.11 g, SaturatedFat 4.15 g, Cholesterol 47.15 mg, Sodium 950.17 mg, Fiber 1.11 g, Sugar 1.36 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FILIPINO CHICKEN CHAYOTE



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This is a wonderful chicken ginger soup that is served with rice. This is a traditional filipino dish in my house.

Provided by Mebriella

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs chicken breasts (or any part of the chicken you like)
4 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons chopped ginger (you can add more or lessen the ginger to your taste)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
3 -4 chayotes (peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes)
1 teaspoon salt
1/16 teaspoon Accent seasoning
1 cup chopped bok choy (optional, a few leaves used for garnish, doesn't add any flavor)

Steps:

  • In a large stock, add the cut up chicken, chicken broth, ginger, garlic, salt and Accent.
  • Bring to a boil and then simmer for 45 - 50 minutes.
  • Add the chayote and continue to cook for another 10-15 minutes, until the chayote is tender but not too mushy.
  • Stir in the bok choy if using.
  • Serve hot or on top of cooked jasmine rice.
  • CROCK POT METHOD:.
  • Add the cut up chicken, chicken broth, ginger, garlic, salt and Accent to the crockpot.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
  • Add the chayote and bok choy and cook for another 15-20 minutes until the chayote is tender.
  • Serve hot or on top of cooked jasmine rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.2, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 145.3, Sodium 1487.2, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 54.4

CHICKEN TINOLA



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This is a easy one-pot dish from the Philippines. It contains meat and vegetables all cooked together in one savory dish.

Provided by lola

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Filipino

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fish sauce
3 pounds chicken legs and thighs, rinsed and patted dry
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 chayote squash, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
salt and pepper to taste
1 head bok choy, chopped
½ pound spinach

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant. Quickly stir the ginger and fish sauce into the onion and garlic mixture before adding the chicken; cook together for 5 minutes. Pour the chicken broth over the mixture and cook another 5 minutes. Add the chayote to the mixture and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Add the bok choy and spinach; cook until the spinach is just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 207.8 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 65.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1550.9 mg, Sugar 6 g

SKILLET CHICKEN AND CHAYOTE SQUASH



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Great skillet dinner with chayote squash.

Provided by Clarkad11

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 chayote squash, chopped
1 medium yellow zucchini, chopped
3 tablespoons avocado oil, divided, or as needed
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 cup fresh corn kernels
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
½ cup sliced green onion
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Coat the chayote squash and zucchini with 1 tablespoon avocado oil and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Leave the oven on.
  • While vegetables are roasting, heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken in the hot oil until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Heat remaining oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and jalapeno and saute for about 5 minutes. Add corn, garlic, taco seasoning, and cumin; stir and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Mix in the black beans and cooked chicken. Add the partially-roasted squash and zucchini.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes. Top with Cheddar cheese and continue to bake until melted, about 1 minute more. Top with tomato, green onion, and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 66.6 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 688.3 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

CHICKEN AND CHAYOTE SOUP



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This recipe is based on a Filipino recipe called chicken Tinola or chicken and papaya. The chayote is firmer than papaya and has a mild taste. chayote is also called pipinella.

Provided by Amy in Hawaii

Categories     Poultry

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 -3 lb stewing chicken
2 tablespoons salad oil
2 tablespoons fresh gingerroot, peeled and crushed
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
4 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 chayotes

Steps:

  • Cut up chicken into serving size pieces.
  • Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Brown chicken, ginger and garlic. Be careful not to burn garlic.
  • Add broth, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover; simmer for 2-1/2 hours or until chicken is tender.
  • Peel chayote and remove seed. Cut chayote into one inch cubes. Add chayote to pot and cook until chayote is fork tender. (10-15 minutes).
  • Serve over hot rice in a bowl. Makes six servings.
  • Fish sauce can be substituted for salt or 2 green papayas can be substituted for chayote.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chayote: Look for chayote that is firm and has a smooth, green skin. Avoid chayote that is bruised or has blemishes.
  • Peel and seed the chayote correctly: To peel the chayote, use a sharp knife to cut off the ends and then score the skin lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds.
  • Cook the chayote properly: Chayote can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, frying, and stir-frying. Be careful not to overcook the chayote, as it can become mushy.
  • Season the chayote well: Chayote has a mild flavor, so it is important to season it well. Use a variety of spices and herbs to create a flavorful dish.
  • Serve the chayote immediately: Chayote is best served immediately after it is cooked. If you need to store the chayote, do so in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Filipino chicken chayote is a delicious and healthy dish that is easy to make. With its combination of savory chicken, tender chayote, and flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a dinner party, Filipino chicken chayote is a great option. This versatile dish can be customized to your liking. For a spicier dish, add some chili peppers to the sauce. For a creamier dish, add some coconut milk. And for a vegetarian dish, simply omit the chicken. No matter how you choose to make it, Filipino chicken chayote is a delicious and satisfying meal.

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