Mexican Roasted or Braised Chicken Recipe

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Mexican Roasted or Braised Chicken
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  1. Defrost the chicken, if necessary, and remove the neck, liver, giblets, and excess fat. Rinse if needed, then place in the pot. If you prefer a lower-fat version, you can remove the skin and most of the fat from the bird, but the flavor will suffer (you can always skim the fat from the cooking liquid, later).
  2. Preheat the oven to 320°F.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the achiote, comino (cumin), oregano, and lime juice, then use the back of a spoon to mash into a thick marinade or thin paste.
  4. Place some of the marinade in the chicken and work it around inside, then pour the rest over the chicken and cover the skin.
  5. If you are braising in the oven, you may need to add a 1/2 cup of water, depending on the type of bird. Try it the first time you make the recipe, and you can leave it out, later, if you don't want the additional liquid. You do NOT need to add the water, if you cook this in the a slow cooker.
  6. If the lid for your pot has any holes, or there are any gaps between the lid and pan (or crock), cover the lid with foil so it seals tightly.
  7. The chicken will need to cook 2 1/2-3 hours. Check the temperature at the thickest parts and remove when the chicken is done (approx 170, a bit lower, if you want to finish the chicken on the stove top). If you want to brighten up the dish a bit and restore a sour bite, add another 1/4 cup of lime juice a couple of minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 540.63 Kcal (2264 kJ)
Calories from fat 187.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.85g 32%
Cholesterol 981.07mg 327%
Sodium 950.17mg 40%
Potassium 979.57mg 21%
Total Carbs 7.32g 2%
Sugars 0.43g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
Protein 74.99g 150%
Vitamin C 60.7mg 101%
Vitamin A 12.5mg 416%
Iron 21mg 117%
Calcium 53.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 115.31 Kcal (483 kJ)
Calories from fat 40.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.45g 32%
Cholesterol 209.26mg 327%
Sodium 202.67mg 40%
Potassium 208.94mg 21%
Total Carbs 1.56g 2%
Sugars 0.09g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.02g 0%
Protein 15.99g 150%
Vitamin C 13mg 101%
Vitamin A 2.7mg 416%
Iron 4.5mg 117%
Calcium 11.4mg 5%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.5
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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