rocessor; process to a paste. Add the achiote paste, thyme, sage and orange
ombine 3/4 cup water, achiote paste, onion, juice of 2 limes
Mix achiote paste together all ingredients down to
Mix Achiote paste, salt and honey together. Thin down with water.
Mix together all spices, Achiote Paste and Orange Juice.
Pour Marinade over Chicken and Marinate Overnight.
Remove Chicken from Marinade (Reserve Marinade).
Place Chicken on an sheet pan or roasting pan.
Top Each Chicken breast with 2 slices of onion.
Bake Chicken until done and onion is caramelized.
Bring Marinade to boil, reduce to simmer and allow to reduce to coat back of spoon.
Pan Chicken, Top with dash of marinade on each piece and top with Queso Fresco.
Serve, topped with cilantro.
Preparing the Achiote Rub:
Note, if using prepared achiote paste instead of achiote seeds, skip
Put achiote condiment or paste in a 6 to 8
he achiote paste, in spice mill or mini-jar blender, combine achiote and
ork. Rub achiote paste (I make my own, search my recipes) all over
Combine achiote paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt,
uajillo peppers, orange juice, vinegar, achiote paste, and garlic in a blender
peppercorn, cloves, allspice, oregano, cumin, achiote paste, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon kosher
ooker.
The olive oil, achiote paste, salt and the 3 cups
he achiote and pulse to combine into a very soft paste; add
side.
Combine cornstarch and achiote paste in a blender or food
nd fragrant, 1 minute. Add achiote, pepper, sugar and salt. Cook
ombine the first 6 ingredients (achiote paste through oregano) in large, non
orange juice, vinegar, garlic, and achiote paste in a blender; blend until
First combine all dry ingredients.
Add the pastes and stir a bit.
THen add vinegar a tablespoon at a time until a smooth but thick paste forms (see photo to get an idea).
Store in airtight container in refrigerator and it will last for a long time.
You can marinate fish in this (use a small amount and rub into the fish, marinate a few hrs in the fridge and cook as desired).
I will post various recipes using this lovely paste.
ood processor (break up the Achiote Paste before adding) Pour in with