Chicken Tocino Rice Bowl
A sweet and savory chicken dish marinated to perfection, served over a bed of rice, ideal for breakfast or any meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 500kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless Using thighs keeps the chicken juicy.
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar White sugar can be used, but brown is preferred.
- 1/2 cup Pineapple juice Canned juice is acceptable.
- 4 cloves Garlic Smash or mince for best flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika For color.
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oil For cooking.
For Serving
- 4 cups Steamed rice Jasmine rice is recommended.
- 4 pieces Fried eggs Optional topping.
- 3 stalks Green onions For garnish.
- as needed Pickled veggies For extra flavor.
Instructions
Marination
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add sliced chicken thighs into the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the marinated chicken along with the marinade into the pan.
- Cook until the liquid reduces and caramelizes, flipping the chicken occasionally, which should take about 15 minutes.
Serving
- Serve the cooked chicken over bowls of steamed rice.
- Top with a fried egg, garnish with green onions, and add pickled veggies as desired.
Notes
For best results, marinate overnight. Adjust cooking heat to medium to prevent burning the sugar in the marinade. Chicken thighs are recommended for their juiciness, and extra marinated chicken can be frozen for future meals.