Filipino Chicken Tocino

Directions

  1. 1Combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, white vinegar, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper and red food coloring to create a marinade.
  2. 2Mix all the ingredients together.
  3. 3Use boneless, skinless thighs.
  4. 4Pat the chicken dry.
  5. 5Trim excess fat if desired.
  6. 6Cut the chicken into smaller pieces.
  7. 7Add the chicken to the marinade.
  8. 8Transfer to a clean container and marinate for at least three days.
  9. 9Add oil to the pan.
  10. 10Cook the tocino in a pan on low heat to prevent burning the sugar.
  11. 11Dip in Filipino style vinegar.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp white vinegar
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1.5 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp black pepper
  • 20 drops red food coloring
  • boneless skinless thighs
  • oil

Equipment

bowlknifecutting boardwhiskcontainerpan

Tips

  • Marinate the chicken for at least three days for the best flavor.
  • Cook the tocino on low heat to avoid burning the sugar.