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Chicken Tocino

Chicken Tocino is a Filipino breakfast usually served with fried rice and sunny side-up eggs. It's sweet, garlicky, and sure to be a family favorite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 hours 20 minutes
Marinating8 hours
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 473kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup banana ketchup
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 pounds chicken thigh or leg meat, boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
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Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, ketchup, sugar, garlic powder, and salt, Stir until well distributed.
  • Add chicken and massage meat with curing mixture until evenly colored. Transfer to a covered container or ziplock bag and refrigerate for about 4 hours or overnight to cure.
  • In a pan over medium heat, add chicken including marinade and enough water to cover.
  • Bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer until meat is tender and cooked through, adding more water in ½ cup increments as needed.
  • When the meat is cooked through and liquid is mostly absorbed, add oil. Continue to cook, stirring regularly, until chicken is nicely browned and caramelized. Serve hot.

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Notes

Do not marinate longer than overnight as the acidity of the pineapple juice might denature the proteins and turn the meat mushy.

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 1374mg | Potassium: 408mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg