Chicken Tocino
Chicken Tocino is a sweet and savory Filipino dish made with marinated chicken that's typically pan-fried to caramelized perfection. It's a delicious blend of flavors that's perfect for Filipino breakfast or any time of the day.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken thigh fillet cut into pieces
Marinade:
- 12 cloves garlic chopped
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup canned pineapple juice
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
- 3 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground black pepper
- Few drops of red food coloring optional
Others (to serve):
- Garlic fried rice
- Fried eggs
- Vinegar dipping sauce
Instructions
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Combine the chicken with the rest of the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and marinate overnight.
The next day:
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Heat a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
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Add a little cooking oil to the pan.
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Place the marinated chicken in the pan, along with some of the marinade.
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Cook the chicken, turning occasionally, until it caramelizes and sticky. This usually takes about 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken pieces and the heat of your stove.
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If the sauce dries out while cooking, you can add a little water or pineapple juice to keep it moist and prevent burning.
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Once cooked through and caramelized, chicken tocino is typically served hot with garlic fried rice and fried eggs, with a vinegar dipping sauce on the side.
Recipe Notes
- You can use chicken breast fillet (cut into pieces) instead of chicken thigh fillet.
