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Sweet & Juicy Chicken Tocino

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Sweet & Juicy Chicken Tocino is a Filipino favorite featuring marinated chicken in a sweet, tangy, and savory blend of pineapple juice, garlic, soy sauce, and ketchup. This homemade version is free of preservatives and perfect for a traditional ‘Tosilog’ meal with garlic rice and egg.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup banana ketchup or regular ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup water (for simmering)
  • 1–2 tablespoons oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Add sliced chicken and mix until fully coated in the marinade.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken along with a few spoonfuls of marinade and the water.
  5. Simmer until the liquid reduces and the chicken is fully cooked.
  6. Once the liquid evaporates, add oil and fry the chicken until caramelized and lightly browned.
  7. Serve hot with garlic fried rice and a fried egg, if desired.

Notes

  • For extra tenderness, use chicken thighs instead of breast.
  • Cook gently over medium heat to prevent burning the sugar.
  • Uncooked marinated chicken can be frozen for up to 2 months.
  • Great as part of a traditional Filipino breakfast (Tosilog).

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