Pollo a la Yucateca is a Yucatan-Style Chicken dish that is perfect for any night of the week. This dish is full of flavor and is sure to please everyone at the table. The best part about this dish is that it is relatively easy to make and only requires a few ingredients.
Ingredients:
-1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
-1 tablespoon achiote paste
-1 orange, juiced
-1 lime, juiced
-1 tablespoon honey
-2 teaspoons chili powder
-1 teaspoon cumin
-1 teaspoon smoked paprika
-1 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon black pepper
-1/4 cup olive oil
-1/2 cup white onion, chopped
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-1/2 cup chicken broth
-1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together achiote paste, orange juice, lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Rub the chicken pieces with the achiote mixture, then set aside.
4. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil.
5. Add onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
6. Add chicken broth and cilantro, and bring to a simmer.
7. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, and spoon the sauce over top.
8. Cover the skillet, and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
9. Serve over rice or quinoa, and enjoy!
Potential changes & improvements:
-If you want a little more heat in this dish, you could add some diced jalapeños to the sauce.
-For a richer flavor, you could use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
-If you’re short on time, you could use a store-bought rotisserie chicken instead of cooking a whole chicken. Simply shred the meat and add it to the sauce.
Works Well With…
-This dish goes great with rice or quinoa.
-For a complete meal, add a side of steamed vegetables.
Common Mistakes:
-When cooking with achiote paste, be sure to remove it from the heat before it starts to smoke.
-If using chicken thighs, be sure to cook them until they’re cooked through before adding them to the sauce.
Nutritional Information:
-This dish is high in protein and low in carbs.
-It is also dairy-free and gluten-free.
Allergens:
-This dish contains chicken.