Pollo Ticul - Yucatecan Style Chicken Recipe

Name: Pollo Ticul - Yucatecan Style Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces achiote paste (1/2 brick); 1/4 cup bitter orange juice (or use half sweet orange juice with half vinegar); 1 large garlic clove, peeled and finely minced; 1 1/2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon cumin seed, toasted; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 chicken, cut into serving pieces; 4 banana leaves, passed over a burner to soften; 1 tablespoon corn oil; 3 roma tomatoes, finely chopped; 1 small green bell pepper, seeded, deviened, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped

Servings: persons

2 ounces achiote paste (1/2 brick)
1/4 cup bitter orange juice (or use half sweet orange juice with half vinegar)
1 large garlic clove, peeled and finely minced
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon cumin seed, toasted
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 chicken, cut into serving pieces
4 banana leaves, passed over a burner to soften
1 tablespoon corn oil
3 roma tomatoes, finely chopped
1 small green bell pepper, seeded, deviened, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped

1
To Marinate:
2
Combine the first 6 ingredients (achiote paste through oregano) in large, non-reactive bowl, mixing thoroughly to dissolve the achiote paste. Place the chicken pieces in the bowl and marinate overnight. Refrigerate.
3
To Cook:
4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 8x11 inch baking dish.
5
Place two of the banana leaves side by side lengthwise (the will overlap slightly) and two widthwise. Place the chicken and its marinade on top of the leaves in the baking dish.
6
Fold the leaves over the chicken, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 45 minutes.
7
Remove the foil and bake another 15 minutes.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces achiote paste (1/2 brick), 1/4 cup bitter orange juice (or use half sweet orange juice with half vinegar), 1 large garlic clove, peeled and finely minced, 1 1/2 tablespoons honey, and more.

Yes, Pollo Ticul - Yucatecan 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.

Pollo Ticul - Yucatecan Style Chicken

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