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The finished Chicken Tocino bowl served with sunny-side-up eggs, sliced cucumbers, and scallions over white rice. The sweet and savory glazed chicken is caramelized perfectly, offering a classic Filipino breakfast presentation.
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Chicken Tocino

Chicken Tocino is a sweet, savory, and tangy Filipino-inspired dish made with caramelized and tender chicken thighs.
Watch me make Chicken Tocino
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food, Filipino
Keyword: Asian Chicken Recipe, Asian Dinners, Asian Recipes, Chicken, Chicken Tocino, Easy Asian Recipe, Easy Chicken Recipe, Filipino Chicken Tocino, Filipino Food, Healthy Asian Recipes, Sticky Chicken, Sweet and Savory Chicken, Tocino
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless chicken thighs sliced thin
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp white sugar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp white pepper
  • 3 tbsp pineapple juice
  • 8 drops red food coloring optional
  • Optional Garnish: scallions, sesame seeds, 2 fried eggs, cucumber

Instructions

  • Marinate chicken with all ingredients for 15 minutes, ideally an hour.
  • Heat oil in a pan and cook chicken until liquid evaporates and meat begins to caramelize, about 7 minutes.
  • Serve over a bowl of rice. Optionally top with a fried egg, cucumbers, and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 13g