Yucatan Chicken Recipe

Name: Yucatan Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 3 tsp. fresh orange juice; 3 tsp. unsweet pineapple juice; 2 tsp. lime juice; 2 tsp. oregano; 1 tsp. olive oil; 1 tsp. cumin; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 clove chopped garlic; 4 to 6 dashes tabasco sauce; 2-1/2 lb. chicken pieces; 1 cup rice; 1-1/4 cup water; 1 cup coconut milk

Servings: persons

3 tsp. fresh orange juice
3 tsp. unsweet pineapple juice
2 tsp. lime juice
2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 clove chopped garlic
4 to 6 dashes tabasco sauce
2-1/2 lb. chicken pieces
1 cup rice
1-1/4 cup water
1 cup coconut milk

1
Combine first 10 ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
2
Saute chicken pieces in olive oil until light brown.
3
Then place in baking dish skin side up and brush with blender mixture.
4
Brush occasionally while baking.
5
Bake at 350F for 45-60 minutes.
6
While chicken is cooking prepare coconut rice.
7
Bring all to boil and turn down to simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tsp. fresh orange juice, 3 tsp. unsweet pineapple juice, 2 tsp. lime juice, 2 tsp. oregano, and more.

Yes, Yucatan 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.

Yucatan Chicken

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