Ground Chicken with Sayote – A Healthy and Easy Filipino Dish

The Homemaker’s Cookbook Recipe No. 55. “Ground Chicken with Sayote – A Healthy and Easy Filipino Dish”

Ground chicken with sayote (also known as chayote or mirliton squash) is a healthy and easy Filipino dish that you can whip up in a hurry. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a light and satisfying meal. Sayote is a mild and crunchy vegetable that adds texture and flavor to the ground chicken. You can find it in most Asian markets or online. This dish is low-carb, high-protein, and gluten-free, and it goes well with rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Nutritional values (per serving):

• Calories: 232 kcal
• Fat: 12 g
• Carbs: 9 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Protein: 24 g

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg ground chicken meat
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 sayote, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or cilantro, for garnish

Procedure:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion and sauté until soft, about 2 minutes.
2. Add ground chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
3. Add sayote and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sayote is tender, about 10 minutes.
4. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar, and adjust seasoning if needed.
5. Sprinkle with parsley or cilantro and serve hot with rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.

Enjoy this ground chicken with sayote recipe as a quick and easy Filipino dish that’s healthy and delicious. It’s a great way to use up ground chicken and sayote, and it’s sure to please the whole family. Try it today and let us know what you think!