Chicken Tocino
This homemade Chicken Tocino features tender boneless chicken thighs marinated in pineapple juice, ketchup, and spices for sweet and garlicky flavors you'll love!
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 473kcal
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, skinless
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons oil
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 for too long, 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