Chicken Tocino

Ingredients for Chicken Tocino

• 1 kg boneless chicken thighs, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 3 tablespoons anise wine
• 3 tablespoons annatto powder
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Oil, for frying

How to cook Chicken Tocino

1. 1.Mix anise wine, annatto powder, salt, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and baking soda in a shallow bowl.
2. 2.Add chicken and coat every piece evenly with the curing mixture.
3. 3.Cover and leave at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 1 day.
4. 4.Place chicken in a heavy pan with enough water to reach halfway up the pieces. Bring to a boil and turn once.
5. 5.When water evaporates, add a little oil and fry quickly until the sugar caramelizes.