Chicken Tocino
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4.4
Chicken Tocino
Description
This Chicken Tocino recipe starts with a curing mixture blending pineapple juice, banana ketchup, sugar, garlic powder, and salt, which is massaged into boneless, skinless chicken thighs or legs. The acidity from pineapple juice helps tenderize the meat while imparting subtle sweetness and tang.
The marinated chicken is refrigerated for 4 hours to overnight to allow full flavor absorption without breaking down the texture excessively. It is then simmered in its marinade plus water to cook through gently and maintain moisture.
After the meat is tender and most liquid is absorbed, canola oil is added to the pan where the chicken is cooked further to develop a caramelized, browned coating. This finishing step creates a pleasing contrast in texture and enriches the flavor, making Chicken Tocino a savory-sweet dish suitable to serve with rice or as a breakfast staple.
The note advises not to marinate beyond overnight to prevent mushy texture due to pineapple's strong acidity.
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
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.
Notes
- Marinate for no longer than overnight to avoid the meat becoming mushy from the pineapple juice's acidity.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 473 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 473kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1374mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 408mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 169IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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