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Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Chicken Adobo
INGREDIENTS
4 chicken breasts, halved
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoon achiote seeds
2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
PREPARATION
1. Cover achiote seeds with boiling water, cover and set aside
overnight.
2. Drain seeds. Place seeds, 1/2 tablespoon
orange juice, vinegar, cayenne, pepper and garlic in a food
processor. Grind until coarse but mixed well. Place chicken
breasts in a shallow dish and cover with achiote mixture. Marinate
in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
3. Preheat grill. Grill chicken about 10
minutes on each side over a medium flame or until done.