OVEN ROASTED ACHIOTE CHICKEN
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of chicken legs
- 2 oz ground Annato seed or achiote paste
- 2 teaspoons of kosher salt
- 2 medium limes, juiced
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chipotle adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Put all marinade ingredients: achiote paste, kosher salt, lime juice, vinegar, olive oil, ground cumin, adobo sauce, honey, oregano, garlic, ground black pepper, orange juice in a mixing bowl.
- Rub the spices mixture marinade all over the chicken. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight (to boost the flavor).
- Pre-heat a hot griddle to medium high and let it heat up for at least 10 minutes before you start cooking.
- Pre-heat oven to bake at 350 F.
- Place the chicken on the hot griddle (positioning the meat skin-side down if the skin is intact) and cook for about 2 minutes or until grill marks show.
- Arrange the chicken legs on a baking tray, and bake them (uncovered) at 350 F for about 35 - 45 minutes
- Turn the heat up to 425 F and continue to bake the chicken for 15 - 20 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink inside ( insert an instant-read thermometer into the thigh, avoiding the bone. It should read 180°F when the chicken is done)
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Inspired by Epicurious and Saveur
Terri Ramsey Beavers
Oh my goodness, that chicken is making me hungry even though I only like white meat. I'll have to try your recipe on some chicken breasts this week.
Dana Peller (@Pellerini)
That photo is phenomenal - I wanted to eat my computer screen! Kidding aside, I am going to try this recipe over the weekend when my parents come over - thanks!
Elizabeth t Crowe
Amazing how many people have left a reply yet none of them have tried the recipe !!!!
Mine is in the oven even as i write this.
Sherry
Why is everyone commenting before they’ve made it? Not helpful just annoying!