Easy Chicken Tocino Recipe

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Chicken tocino is a sweet and salty Filipino breakfast dish. Usually served with garlic fried rice and eggs, it’s delicious, filling and so easy to make! One of the best ways to start your day.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Marinating Time8

Total Time8 45

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: Filipino

Servings: servings

Calories: 304kcal

Author: Jolina

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless and skinless chicken thighs can also use chicken breast
¾ cup brown sugar packed
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp paprika
½ tsp white pepper
1 .35-oz sachet annatto powder
½ cup pineapple juice
2 tbsp white vinegar
water for cooking
oil for frying

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Instructions

Mix all ingredients (except the chicken) in a bowl until incorporated.
¾ cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp paprika, ½ tsp white pepper, 1 .35-oz sachet annatto powder, ½ cup pineapple juice, 2 tbsp white vinegar
Add chicken to the marinade and ensure all pieces of meat are submerged.
2 lbs boneless and skinless chicken thighs
Cover the bowl with cling wrap and marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Place the chicken in a pan on medium heat, place enough water that would cover the chicken about halfway through, and bring to a boil.
water
Lower the heat, add oil and continue to fry the chicken until the water has evaporated, the meat is cooked through and the sugar has caramelized. Serve warm.
oil

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Notes

We always slice our meat into 2-3 inch fillets. You can opt not to and just slice after cooking or before serving. We like how the smaller pieces can absorb more of the marinade. We also prefer thin tocino with slightly crispy edges. So it’s really up to you.
You want to fry your chicken tocino in a single layer on your pan for an even cook.
Cooked chicken tocino can keep up to 5 days in the fridge. Freeze if you want to store for longer.
See post for more tips and FAQs.

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