Chicken Tapa

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Marinating

    8 hrs

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6 Servings

  • Calories

    306 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    Filipino

Chicken Tapa

Chicken Tapa is a Filipino all-day breakfast meal served with garlic fried rice and sunny-side-up eggs. It's super easy to make and loaded with tangy and savory flavors the whole family will love.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds chicken thigh boneless, skinless, or leg meat
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 head garlic peeled and minced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil

Instructions

  1. In a non-reactive bowl, combine soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir until sugar and salt are dissolved.
  2. Add chicken and massage to fully coat with marinade. Keep overnight in the refrigerator to cure. Drain meat from marinade.
  3. In a wide pan, add chicken in a single layer and water. Simmer until the chicken is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Add the oil and continue to cook the meat, turning on sides as needed, until lightly caramelized and a thermometer inserted in the center reads 165 F.
  5. Remove from pan and cut into serving portions. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Due to the acids in the marinade, it's best to use non-reactive material for marinating, such as a plastic, stainless steel, or glass bowl.
  • Do not marinate too long, as the acids in the lemon juice will denature the meat, making it mushy. An average of 4 to 6 hours (or overnight at best) is enough to impart desired flavors.
  • If you want to freeze the tapa for future use, drain the chicken from the liquid and store it in resealable bags or airtight containers.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 306kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 215mg (72%) Sodium 1478mg (62%) Potassium 626mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 54IU (1%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 306 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 306kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 215mg 72%
Sodium 1478mg 62%
Potassium 626mg 13%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 54IU 1%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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