Description
Chicken Tocino is a sweet and savory Filipino breakfast dish made from marinated chicken thighs, typically served with garlic fried rice and a fried egg in a popular combo called ‘Tocilog.’
Ingredients
- 900g chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, thinly sliced
- 120ml pineapple juice
- 100g brown sugar
- 60ml soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon annatto powder (optional)
- Cooking oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and annatto powder if using. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the chicken slices to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of cooking oil.
- Fry the marinated chicken slices in batches, turning occasionally, until fully cooked and caramelized on both sides.
- Serve hot with garlic fried rice and a fried egg for a traditional Filipino breakfast known as “Tocilog.”
Notes
- Marinating overnight gives the best flavor.
- Annatto powder is optional but adds a traditional red color.
- Use boneless chicken for quicker and even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
