Achietted Chicken

Achietted chicken is a traditional and flavorful recipe that highlights the taste and color of chicken with achiote, chili, onion, and cilantro. It is slow-cooked for a delicious blend of flavors. Perfect with white rice and French fries. An exquisite option to enjoy with family.

In a pot, mix oil with achiote and add the chicken to cook it slowly.

Then, add chili, onion, salt, and pepper to enhance the flavor.

Finally, add cilantro at the end and serve with white rice and French fries.

Achietted Chicken

Main Course
1 hour
4 Servings

Ingredients

Achietted Chicken

1 Whole chicken in pieces

1 Large sweet chili in julienne (strips)

1 Large onion in julienne

1 Finely chopped cilantro roll

1 pinch of Salt

1 tablespoon of Achiote

2 tablespoons of Oil

1 pinch of Pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : Place a pot over heat and add oil and achiote once it's very hot.

Step 2 : Add the chicken, cover, and cook over low heat for 30 minutes, turning the pieces occasionally.

Step 3 : When the chicken is almost ready, add chili, julienned onion, and season with salt and pepper.

Step 4 : When turning off the heat, add cilantro.

Step 5 : Serve this dish accompanied by white rice, French fries, or fried plantains.

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Heat a pot with oil and achiote until very hot. Achietted Chicken - Preparation - Step 1
Step 2 : Add the chicken, cover, and cook over low heat for 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Achietted Chicken - Preparation - Step 2
Step 3 : Incorporate chili, onion, salt, and pepper, and continue cooking until the chicken is ready. Achietted Chicken - Preparation - Step 3
Step 4 : Before turning off, add cilantro and serve with rice, French fries, or fried plantains. Achietted Chicken - Preparation - Step 4

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