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    Easy Chicken Tocino Made In Just 20 Minutes

    Published: May 20, 2023 · Modified: Nov 6, 2024 · By: Joseph Duff

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    If you're craving a dish packed with flavor, this chicken tocino is just what you need. It's tangy and savory with the perfect amount of sweetness and a little bit of spiciness. Not to mention, it's effortless to cook, and it's is made with just a few simple ingredients.

    A white plate with chicken tocino a fried egg sliced red bell peppers and white rice on it.

    Table of Contents

    • THE BEST CHICKEN TOCINO
      • Why  This Recipe Works
      • Ingredients
      • How To Make Chicken Tocino
        • Step 1: Marinate The Chicken
        • Step 2: Boil The Tocino
        • Step 3: Cook The Chicken
      • Tips To Make The Best Recipe
      • How To Store Chicken Tocino
    • More Chicken Recipes
    • Chicken Tocino | The Best Tocino Recipe
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Notes
      • Nutrition
      • Did you make this recipe?

    THE BEST CHICKEN TOCINO

    If you've never had chicken tocino before, you're missing out. This Filipino marinated chicken recipe is incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with sweet and savory flavor in every bite.

    And although it's traditionally eaten for breakfast, this meal is delicious any time of day. 

    Filipino recipes have been getting more popular online lately and for a good reason.

    But since Filipino restaurants can be a little hard to come by, I wanted to make my own version of this classic chicken recipe that you can make at home!

    And, let me tell you, this tocino recipe is a game-changer. The chicken is marinated with delicious flavors and has a little bit of a crunch from the caramelized sauce.  I love eating it with this Instant Pot sushi rice or garlic fried rice for a complete meal.

    And the best part about this recipe, it is a proven hit with both kids and adults, so you're sure to keep everyone at the table happy.

    Why  This Recipe Works

    Versatile. You can enjoy this chicken tocino with some eggs for breakfast, or with some rice for dinner.

    Easy to make. All you have to do for this recipe is mix the marinade ingredients and then cook the chicken. It's honestly foolproof and turns out perfect every time.

    Authentic. This recipe is super authentic and has all of the flavors you'd expect in a chicken or pork tocino recipe.

    A white plate with chicken tocino, a fried egg, some sliced red bell peppers, and white rice on it. Behind the plate on a white and gold plaid tablecloth is a bowl of white rice with a small bowl of seasoning next to it on the counter.

    Ingredients

    I can almost guarantee that you have all of these ingredients in your kitchen already.

    The only thing that you might not have on hand is the pineapple juice. But make sure you use it because it is the secret to making this chicken tocino extra tender and getting all the marinade flavors to infuse with the meat.

    Anyway, here's what you'll need for this recipe:

    • 1 pound chicken breast or thigh cut into cubes
    • ⅓ cup pineapple juice
    • 3 tablespoon of ketchup
    • 3 tablespoon of brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoon of chili sauce
    • 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
    • ½ tablespoon salt
    • ½ tablespoon black pepper
    • ⅓ cup of water
    • 1 tablespoon oil

    By the way, I use some of these same ingredients for my empress chicken recipe and even this adobo pork. So if you're into sweet and savory recipes, you'll want to check those out next!

    A white plate with chicken tocino, a fried egg, some sliced red bell peppers, and white rice on it. Behind the plate on a white and gold plaid tablecloth is a bowl of white rice with a small bowl of seasoning next to it on the counter.

    How To Make Chicken Tocino

    This tocino is definitely one of the easiest chicken recipes you can make. It's basically a 3-step process – marinate, boil, and pan-fry.

    All in all, it should only take about 15 minutes to cook the chicken once marinated.

    And this recipe makes 4 servings, but you can easily double or triple it to feed more people or make sure you have leftovers!

    So, without further ado, let's dive into the recipe.

    Chicken Tocino white rice and a fried egg.

    Step 1: Marinate The Chicken

    Ok, so you'll want to start this step the night before because the longer the chicken marinates, the better your tocino will taste.

    But with that being said, as long as you marinate it for at least 4 hours to cure the meat, it'll still come out fantastic.

    Anyway, start by combining your pineapple juice, ketchup, sugar, chili sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Then, give it a nice stir to get everything well incorporated.

    After that, add your cubed chicken to the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 4 hours.

    Step 2: Boil The Tocino

    Once your chicken marinades, you'll want to add it along with the marinade liquid to a saucepan and bring everything to a boil.

    Then, add a third cup of water to the pan and let it continue boiling until all the liquid evaporates and your chicken is tender.

    Step 3: Cook The Chicken

    For frying, first, add your oil to a pan over medium heat and let it heat up. Then sauté your chicken tocino until it's golden brown and caramelized.

    Transfer it to a plate and serve with rice, a fried egg, and sliced peppers. And to make it authentic, stir-fry with some garlic fried rice before serving.

    Enjoy!

    A bunch of pieces of chicken tocino a fried egg, sliced red bell peppers, and white rice all on a white plate. There is a small bowl of seasonings behind the plate and the plate is on a white plaid tablecloth.

    Tips To Make The Best Recipe

    • Use chicken thighs for more flavor. Although this recipe works great with chicken breasts, using chicken thighs will keep the chicken extra tender and juicy.
    • Marinate the chicken for only a few hours for the best results. The pineapple acidity with affect the texture of the chicken if you marinate it for longer than overnight.
    • Only flip the chicken once while cooking it in the frying pan so it cooks evenly and develops a nice golden crust on both sides.

    How To Store Chicken Tocino

    In the fridge: Store the cooked chicken tocino in an airtight container in the fridge, where they will stay good for up to 5 days.

    In the freezer: Transfer the chicken to a freezer-safe bag or container, and you can freeze it for up to 4 months.

    Reheating: Put the chicken in an oven-safe dish with a splash of water and cover it with tin foil and bake at around 250°F (120°C) until warm. You can also reheat the chicken on the stovetop with a splash of water, stirring it frequently until it's warmed through.

    Chicken tocino, a fried egg, part of sliced red bell peppers, and some white rice, on a white plate. The plate is on a white and gold checkered tablecloth on a white counter.

    More Chicken Recipes

    By the way, if you enjoyed this chicken recipe, we've got a few other really great ones on the blog too:

    • Chicken tempura
    • Lemon chicken
    • Panko breaded chicken
    • Chicken over rice
    • Chicken kabobs in the oven
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    Chicken Tocino | The Best Tocino Recipe

    Chicken tocino, a fried egg, part of sliced red bell peppers, and some white rice, on a white plate. The plate is on a white and gold checkered tablecloth on a white counter.
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    ★★★★★

    5 from 16 reviews

    If you're craving a dish packed with flavor, this chicken tocino is just what you need. It's tangy and savory with the perfect amount of sweetness and a little bit of spiciness. And it's effortless to cook and is made with just a few simple ingredients.

    • Author: Joe Duff
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Filipino

    Ingredients

    Scale

    1 pound (450g) chicken breast or thigh cut into cubes

    ⅓ cup (80ml) pineapple juice

    3 tbsp (40g) of ketchup

    3 tbsp (40g) of brown sugar

    2 tbsp of chili sauce

    1 tbsp of garlic powder

    ½ tbsp salt

    ½ tbsp black pepper

    ⅓ cup (80ml) of water

    1 tbsp oil

    Instructions

    1. In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, chili sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
    2. Add chicken into the mixture and marinate overnight or for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator.
    3. Put the chicken and marinade liquid into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Then add water and continue boiling until the liquid evaporates and the meat is tender.
    4. Add oil to a pan over medium-heat and sauté chicken until golden brown and caramelized.
    5. Transfer to a plate and serve with rice, fried egg, and sliced pepper.

    Notes

    The scale up function does not change the gram measurements.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 214
    • Fat: 1
    • Carbohydrates: 17
    • Fiber: 0
    • Protein: 34

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    Comments

    1. Cici

      July 16, 2021 at 6:29 pm

      Wow this was so good. My husband devoured it!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Franklin

      July 22, 2021 at 6:17 pm

      Made it for breakfast, and it totally hit the spot.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Kris

      July 25, 2021 at 11:02 am

      Never heard of this before but came across it and it looked good. I mixed the chicken with some scrambled eggs and it was one the best savory breakfasts I've made!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Clair

      September 16, 2021 at 10:00 pm

      This was delicious!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Alyssa

      October 09, 2021 at 9:45 pm

      Absolutely loved this chicken Ticino. It was perfect.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Nika

      November 17, 2021 at 8:40 am

      Easy and delicious chicken recipe that has some really great flavors!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Lex

      February 15, 2022 at 4:48 pm

      I've been making different variations of tocino forever and this is my favorite one that I have made thus far. It is fantastic.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Sam

      May 12, 2022 at 6:31 pm

      I’ve been eating this tocino recipe for breakfast all the time now. Thanks for coming up with such a delicious recipe guys.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Barb

      June 12, 2022 at 1:23 pm

      Turned out delish.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    10. Danny

      June 12, 2022 at 2:09 pm

      One heck of a chicken dish.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Louise

      June 12, 2022 at 3:09 pm

      Omg this is good.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Jim

      June 13, 2022 at 9:11 am

      Best tocino I have tried that is actually authentic tasting.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Mira

      June 14, 2022 at 9:07 am

      Love this tocino recipe and have made it a bunch for breakfast and dinner!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    14. Heather

      July 01, 2022 at 8:19 pm

      Just curious what you used for the chili sauce. I have garlic chili sauce and I have sriracha chili sauce.

      Reply
      • Brendan Cunningham

        July 02, 2022 at 11:18 am

        I used sweet chili sauce but either of those would work great!

        Reply
    15. Jon

      May 21, 2023 at 5:00 pm

      Incredibly good.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    16. Tamara Lefron

      May 21, 2023 at 9:32 pm

      I wrapped the chicken up in tortillas and it was delish!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    17. Paula Garcia

      May 23, 2023 at 10:45 am

      One of my favorite chicken dishes to make.

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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