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OVEN ROASTED ACHIOTE CHICKEN

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Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 -4

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
  • 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.
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