Chicken Tocino
Chicken Tocino Breakfast Sliders are a delightful and quick breakfast option, combining sweet, savory chicken with soft buns for a tasty morning treat.
Servings: 4 sliders
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs or breasts, sliced thin Thighs are juicier, but breasts can be used if sliced thinly.
- 1/4 cup brown sugar White sugar can be used as a substitute.
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons calamansi juice or lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil For browning.
- 4 buns soft slider buns or pandesal Lightly toasted.
- 2 eggs fried Optional for adding inside the sliders.
- to taste mayo or garlic butter Optional for spreading on buns.
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice chicken into thin pieces so it cooks quickly.
- Mix brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and calamansi juice in a bowl. Taste and adjust for the right flavor.
- Toss the chicken in the marinade and let it sit for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Cooking
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and add a small splash of water.
- Once the water evaporates, add a tiny bit of oil and let the chicken brown until caramelized edges appear.
Assembly
- Toast the buns lightly and layer in the tocino, fried egg, and a smear of mayo or garlic butter.
Notes
Don’t rush the browning process for the best flavor and texture. Adjust sweetness and sodium levels according to personal preference.