In a bowl mix together the achiote seeds, lime juice, 2 teaspoons of the garlic, turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt to make a smooth paste. Place the chicken in a glass dish and coat with the paste. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let marinate refrigerated for at least 4 and up to 8 hours.
In a large saute pan heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, bay leaves, Essence, 1 teaspoon cumin and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and saute until caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and saute until soft. Add the chicken pieces and any reserved marinade to the pot and brown on all sides. Remove the pan from the heat.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Line a baking dish with banana leaves. Place 1 banana leaf on a work surface, and place 1 chicken piece in the middle. Spoon 1/4 of the onion-tomato mixture onto the chicken and wrap the leaf around the chicken as though sealing a package. Place in the lined baking dish and repeat with the remaining chicken and sauce. Bake the chicken until cooked through and tender, about 1 hour.
Remove from the oven and serve the chicken wrapped in the leaves with the accumulated pan juices.
Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking, by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	380.2 Kcal (1592 kJ)
Calories from fat	224.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.97g	38%
Cholesterol	102.04mg	34%
Sodium	4168.04mg	174%
Potassium	636.19mg	14%
Total Carbs	18.04g	6%
Sugars	3.68g	15%
Dietary Fiber	4.69g	19%
Protein	23.35g	47%
Vitamin C	21.9mg	37%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	4.3mg	24%
Calcium	91.9mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	154.92 Kcal (649 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.17g	38%
Cholesterol	41.58mg	34%
Sodium	1698.33mg	174%
Potassium	259.22mg	14%
Total Carbs	7.35g	6%
Sugars	1.5g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.91g	19%
Protein	9.52g	47%
Vitamin C	8.9mg	37%
Iron	1.7mg	24%
Calcium	37.5mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

8.9

Points
10

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Good Points

saturated fat free

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High in Sodium

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