Homemade Filipino Chicken Tocino Recipe

This chicken tocino is a delicious variation of the popular Filipino breakfast. Although it's so good you'll want to eat it for dinner too! Exploding with flavors like citrusy pineapple, garlic, and other savory seasonings for a balanced sweet and savory experience I know you'll love.

The Most Delicious Chicken Tocino

Chicken tocino has a delectable blend of seasonings and marinade juices. It’s a classic Filipino recipe that has been around for years and years. It can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Take your pick! Pair it with a simple side like garlic rice, and you have a complete meal.

Plus, you can make this chicken tocino recipe for dinner tonight, and you’ll have a delicious lunch to pack for work tomorrow. The savory and citrus flavors soak into the chicken and make it super tender and flavorful. When it’s cooked, it stays deliciously moist, and each bite is packed with layers and layers of satisfying flavor. 

Ingredients For Chicken Tocino

• Pineapple juice
• Ketchup- banana ketchup works really well in this recipe as well. I think it blends well with the citrus of the pineapple juice.
• Cane sugar
• Garlic powder
• Paprika powder
• Salt and pepper- to taste
• Skinless chicken thighs- Boneless and cut in half so that you make it a chicken thigh fillet. You can also use chicken breast, but I think chicken thighs are best for this recipe because they're so juicy and flavorful.
• Water

How To Make Chicken Tocino

Step 1: Make the marinade

In a medium mixing bowl, combine pineapple juice with ketchup, cane sugar, garlic powder, and paprika powder in a bowl. Add the chicken breasts and let them marinate in the fridge for 4 hours.

Step 2: Cook chicken

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken with the marinade and enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is tender. Add small amounts of water as needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 

Step 3: Serve

When the meat is cooked through, and the liquid is mostly absorbed, remove the chicken from the heat. Serve warm with freshly cooked rice.

Expert Tips To Make The Best Chicken Tocino Recipe

• Serve with soy sauce for additional flavor.
• Making this delicious chicken tocino with garlic fried rice is my favorite pairing! It's super simple to make, too. Simply cook regular rice with minced garlic or garlic powder. Then, transfer it to a frying pan, cook with a fried egg, and serve with the chicken.
• Marinate the chicken overnight for the most flavorful chicken tocino.
• Use banana ketchup instead of tomato ketchup. Banana ketchup is made with bananas, vinegar, and seasonings. Most times, it's dyed with red food coloring to resemble

Storing and Reheating Instructions

In the fridge: Transfer any leftover tocino to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for about 4 days.

In the freezer. Add the chicken to resealable freezer-safe bags in single servings to have on hand when you're in a pinch. The chicken will store well in the freezer for about 3 months for the best freshness.

Reheating: The best way I've found to reheat leftover chicken tocino is in a pan at medium heat with a bit of broth or water. When cooking the first time, the chicken marinade is what keeps the moisture in the chicken, so when reheating, adding a bit of moisture is beneficial.

More Chicken Recipes

• Mustard Fried Chicken
• Crustless Chicken Pot Pie
• Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breast
• Chicken Al Pastor