Pollo Ticul - Yucatecan Style Chicken

Pollo Ticul - Yucatecan Style Chicken


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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