Low Sodium Homemade Chicken Tocino
Delight in the vibrant flavors of the Philippines with our **Low Sodium Homemade Chicken Tocino**—a healthier twist on a beloved classic! Made with tender boneless, skinless chicken thighs, this dish is marinated in a luscious blend of pineapple juice, brown sugar, garlic, and aromatic spices like paprika and annatto powder, omitting the high-sodium ingredients found in traditional tocino recipes. The result? Juicy, caramelized chicken with just the right balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. Perfectly pan-cooked to golden perfection in olive oil, this recipe takes just 15 minutes to prep and is ideal for a wholesome family meal. Serve it with steamed jasmine rice or garlic fried rice for the ultimate Filipino comfort food experience. With less salt but all the flavor, this dish is proof that making smart ingredient swaps doesn't compromise deliciousness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 120 milliliters Pineapple juice
- 50 grams Brown sugar
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Annatto powder
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, paprika, ground black pepper, rice vinegar, and annatto powder.
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
After marinating, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the marinated chicken pieces to the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if necessary.
Cook the chicken for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and caramelized outside. Reduce the heat slightly if the chicken browns too quickly.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the chicken tocino with steamed jasmine rice or garlic fried rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
362 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.3 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 131 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 97 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.7 g | ||
| Protein | 32.8 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 387 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
