CHICKEN TOCINO

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken thighs
• 3 tablespoons oil

Marinate

• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 6 oz pineapple juice
• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt (add more salt if needed)
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• a few drops red gel coloring or annatto juice

Instructions

Make Marinate

1. In a huge bowl, combine all ingredients except for chicken and oil. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Have a taste if you like, to add more seasoning, if needed. Set aside.
2. Wash and pat dry chicken. Submerge chicken in marinate and cure in the fridge overnight or up to 2 days. Longer than 2 days, store it in the freezer. After marinating for a few hours move the chicken on top to the bottom of bowl.

Pan-fry Chicken Tocino

1. On a huge skillet over medium heat, add chicken and 1 ½ cups marinate. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until liquid evaporates and caramelize.
2. Once it caramelizes, add oil and reduce heat to low. Brown each side for about 5 minutes or char or crisp the exterior depending on your preference.
3. Remove from skillet. Enjoy!