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Friday, May 22, 2015

Ww 4 Points - Pollo Pibil

Total Time: 48 hrs 25 mins Preparation Time: 48 hrs Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons achiote seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon grapefruit juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 15 ounces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  • 1 teaspoon corn oil
  • 1 cup thinly sliced onion
  • 2 medium fresh hot chili peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded, and sliced
  • 1 medium tomato, cut into 4 equal slices

Recipe

  • 1 to prepare the achiote paste, in spice mill or mini-jar blender, combine achiote and coriander seeds, salt, peppercorns, cinnamon, oregano, cumin seeds and cloves; process to a coarse powder.
  • 2 transfer spice mixture to small bowl. add vinegar, garlic and flour; stir to combine. let mixture stand overnight.
  • 3 to prepare chicken, in gallon-size sealable plastic bag, combine prepared achiote paste, lime juice, grapefruit juice, orange juice and zest; add chicken. seal bag, squeezing out air, turn to coat chicken. refridgerate overnight, turning bag occasionally.
  • 4 to prepare vegetables, in medium non-stick skillet, heat oil; add onions. cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, 10-12 minute until onion is golden brown. stir in peppers, remove from heat.
  • 5 preheat oven to 350. line baking sheet with foil. cut four 12 inch squares of heavy duty foil; spray with nonstick cooking spray (omit this if using banana leaves).
  • 6 drain chicken, discard marinade. on each prepared foil square (or banana leaf) place one quarter of the chicken, one quarter of the onion-pepper mixture, and one tomato slice. fold sides over filling, crimping to seal. place packets on prepared baking sheet; bake 20 min until chicken is cooked through. let stand 10 min; open packets carefully.
  • 7 4 points per serving (1 packet).

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