chicken tocino

Chicken tocino

Chicken tocino was a popular grilled item on food courts during the 80’s before the coming of crispy breaded fried chickens. It was even sold on street food barbecues. It was one of the favorite grilled chicken of my then young kids at Cindy’s at that time because it was sweet. Today I still see grilled chicken tocino at some fasfood outlets but not as popular as before, kids today prefer crispy breaded fried chicken. For those of you who have missed the old chicken tocino here is my simple recipe.

ingredients
1 k. chicken tights or breast de-boned
1 tsp. annatto powder
2 tbsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
1 head garlic, crushed (optional)
cooking oil

cooking procedure

combine annatto powder, sugar and garlic. Coat evenly each piece of meat with the mixture. In a container with cover, pile chicken pieces one on top of the other. Cover and keep refrigerated for 2-3 days to cure.In a frying pan fry to medium heat each chicken pieces in batches for 3-5 minutes each side or until coating caramelize.