Homemade Chicken Ham na sakto ngayong Pasko

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat content while thighs are more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while coconut aminos provide a sweeter taste.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor.

Prepare chicken breast fillet for marination by placing it in a bag.

Add muscovado sugar, rosemary, honey, pineapple puree, salt, and pepper to the bag with the chicken.

Rub the marinade into the chicken to ensure the flavors stick.

Add orange juice to the marinade and mix well.

Marinate the chicken for about 48 hours in the chiller.

After 48 hours, shape the marinated chicken into a round form using a cloth.

Prepare boiling water and add onion, cinnamon bark, star anise, and more muscovado sugar to the pot.

Add honey to the boiling water mixture.

Place the marinated chicken into the boiling water and cook.

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