Achiote Marinated Baby Chickens Stuffed With Choriz

Name: Achiote Marinated Baby Chickens Stuffed With Chorizo Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkt achiote paste; 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp toasted cumin; 1 tsp grnd coriander; 1 tsp Mexican oregano; 2 x poussins or possibly baby chickens; 4 lrg hard dry Spanish chorizo links; 1 x Spanish onion diced; 5 Tbsp. minced garlic; 1 bn mustard greens cleaned, trimmed,; and roughly minced; 1/2 c. chicken stock; 1 x baking potato, like russet peeled, diced,; and blanched; 2 Tbsp. sliced green olives; Salt to taste; Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 pkt achiote paste
1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp toasted cumin
1 tsp grnd coriander
1 tsp Mexican oregano
2 x poussins or possibly baby chickens
4 lrg hard dry Spanish chorizo links
1 x Spanish onion diced
5 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 bn mustard greens cleaned, trimmed,
and roughly minced
1/2 c. chicken stock
1 x baking potato, like russet peeled, diced,
and blanched
2 Tbsp. sliced green olives
Salt to taste
Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste

1
Combine in a food processor achiote paste, extra virgin olive oil, cumin, coriander, oregano, and the 1-Tbsp.
2
of garlic.
3
Make sure to puree all these ingredients till it becomes a paste.
4
Rub the marinade inside the chicken cavities, underneath the skin, as well as, outside.
5
Allow the chickens to marinade overnight, refrigerated.
6
Next day, heat up a large saute/fry pan.
7
Add in chorizo and cook for 5 min, till crispy, then add in the onion and 4 Tbsp.
8
of garlic, and cook for another 2 min.
9
Add in mustard greens and deglaze with chicken stock.
10
Cook for 2 min till greens have wilted, then add in potato, green olives, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
11
Once the stuffing has cooled, distribute it equally into the chickens and place them on a sheet with a rack.
12
Place in a preheated 375 degree oven for 1 hour.
13
This recipe yields 4 servings.

479

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkt achiote paste, 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp toasted cumin, 1 tsp grnd coriander, and more.

Yes, Achiote Marinated Baby Chickens Stuffed With Chorizo Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Achiote Marinated Baby Chickens Stuffed With Chorizo Recipe

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