Barbacoa-Style Chicken Recipe

Name: Barbacoa-Style Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Ancho chilies; 3 guajillo chilies; water; 1 clove ground; ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 piece cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 clove garlic; salt; 3 chicken breast halves skinless and deboned; avocado leaves; banana leaves

Servings: persons

3 Ancho chilies
3 guajillo chilies
water
1 clove ground
ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 piece cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 clove garlic
salt
3 chicken breast halves skinless and deboned
avocado leaves
banana leaves

1
Place the ancho and Guajillo chilies in a saucepan with boiling water. Boil for 5 minutes. Turn the stove off and let them rest for 30 minutes.
2
Remove the chilies from the saucepan, then devein and seed.
3
Place in the blender and add the clove, pinch of cumin, pepper, cinnamon, oregano, garlic, and salt to taste. Puree to obtain a thick sauce.
4
Cover the chicken with this sauce. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest overnight in the refrigerator.
5
The next day, preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
6
Heat the banana leaves to soften. Place on a baking tray lined with aluminum foil, then add a layer of avocado leaves and the chicken on top.
7
Wrap with the same banana leaf.
8
Bake at 180 C for 20 minutes. Then, open the banana leaf and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes. The chicken must be done on the inside.
9
Let the chicken cool for 10 minutes before serving.
10
Serving suggestion: refried beans, avocado, lime, and tortillas.

188

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Ancho chilies, 3 guajillo chilies, water, 1 clove ground, and more.

Yes, Barbacoa-Style Chicken 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.

Barbacoa-Style Chicken

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