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Achiote Marinated Chicken Cooked In Banana Leaves Recipe

Achiote Marinated Chicken Cooked In Banana Leaves Recipe

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Ingredients:

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achiote marinade
10 whole black peppercorns
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 1/2 tbsp annatto seeds
1tsp whole allspice berries
1 tsp dried oregano (preferably mexican )
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
3 cloves garlic
2 habanero chiles , seeds removed
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tsps white vinegar
chicken
1 2 1/2 lb chicken cut into
3 fresh guero, hungarian wax or banana chiles, seeds removed, cut into strips
1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
4 sprigs fresh epazote or 1tbsp dried. (omit if not available)
4 tbsp unsalted butter .
banana leaves , foil or parchment paper.
cebollas encuridas (pickled red onion) posted separately

Directions:

MARINADE
Place all dry ingredients in a dry skillet over medium low heat. Toast shaking frequently until fragrant. Transfer to a spice grinder and process into a powder.
In a blender, puree' spice powder with Garlic, Habenero Chiles, Vinegar and Lime Juice. If mixture is too thick, add a little more Vinegar and Lime Juice in equal amounts.
Place Chicken in a sealable plastic bag, pour in marinade, seal and refrigerate for 12 – 24 hours.
COOKING METHOD
Make 4 Packets: Cut Banana Leaves into usable rectangles large enough to hold 1 serving of Chicken with its ingredients. Use at least 2 layers of leaves per pack if not more.
Place a Chicken serving along with the marinade in each packet. Top with the Chiles strips, Onions, 1 Tbls Butter, and a little Epazote (if using).
Fold Banana leaves over meat to cover completely (as if you were wrapping a present) Tie securely with Butcher’s Twine. If you are using foil or parchment, make the type of packets you are used to.
Cook in a covered grill over indirect heat for about 1 hour. Remove to a plate and let rest 10 minutes. Let each person (at least the adults) unwrap and eat out of their own package. Serve with warm Tortillas, Pickled Onions, and Black Beans.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	801.59 Kcal (3356 kJ)
Calories from fat	536.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	59.64g	92%
Cholesterol	320.62mg	107%
Sodium	202.67mg	8%
Potassium	605.04mg	13%
Total Carbs	4.68g	2%
Sugars	0.9g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.8g	3%
Protein	57.56g	115%
Vitamin C	14.9mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	3.7mg	21%
Calcium	59.7mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	236.26 Kcal (989 kJ)
Calories from fat	158.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.58g	92%
Cholesterol	94.5mg	107%
Sodium	59.73mg	8%
Potassium	178.33mg	13%
Total Carbs	1.38g	2%
Sugars	0.26g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.24g	3%
Protein	16.96g	115%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	25%
Iron	1.1mg	21%
Calcium	17.6mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

20.8

Points
21

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
sugar free

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