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Chicken Tocino marinated with pineapple juice, ketchup and spices. It’s completely sweet and nutty and delicious as an all-day breakfast.Reading: How to make shredded chicken with egg yolk, fried rice with garlic, braised sweet and salty meat… mmm, mmm, mmm! The best way to start a new day, any day. “Silog”, for those who haven’t started yet, is the colloquial term used to describe the classic Filipino breakfast consisting of fried rice (sinangag), sun omelette (itlog) and optional meat for example. such as beef tapa (tapsilog), longganisa (longsilog) pork tocino (tosilog) and daing na bangus (bangsilog).Chicken tocino can be confusing to those unfamiliar with Filipino food culture as tocino technically means pork or more specifically the belly of a pig. sugar, salt, spices and including any proteins preserved in this marinade.

Tocino seasoning

Read more: how to make blind duck for boating For this chicken version, I enhanced the flavor by adding pineapple juice for flavor and banana ketchup for color.

Tips on how to make Chicken Tocino

While you can use chicken breasts, I recommend boneless thighs or thighs because their extra fat keeps these cuts moist and juicy.
Do not marinate longer than overnight as the acidity of pineapple juice can denature the protein and make the meat mushy.
To store for future use, transfer to a sealed bag or container and freeze for up to 2 months. To ensure even cooking, thaw completely in the refrigerator before frying.
To cook, place the marinated chicken in a large saucepan with about 1 cup of water. Over medium heat, bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until meat is fully cooked and liquid is absorbed most of the time. Add about a tablespoon of oil and cook, stirring frequently, until nicely browned and caramelized.

How to serve Chicken Tocino

Serve with garlic fried rice and a sunny day egg for a hearty breakfast.
Sandwich in a warm pandesal for a filling midday snack.
Cut into bite-sized pieces, skewered with a bamboo stick and grilled over hot coals until cooked and charred into a fun party dish.
Add to fried noodles or fried rice for a quick lunch.