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Recipe Name:
Citrus Marinated Chicken
Submitted By: Jeanne in NC
Original Source: internet - recipe from Taco Cabana, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Type: Main Dishes
Serves: 4
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1 small onion 8 garlic cloves 1 1/4 cups orange juice Juice of 4 limes 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon oregano 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon achiote (annatto) paste 1/2 cup salad oil 1 whole chicken, quartered salt and pepper
To make the marinade: Chop onion and garlic roughly and place into small bowl. Add 1 1/4 cups of orange juice, juice of 4 limes, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, 2 bay leaves (torn in half), and 1 tablespoon achiote paste. Whisk all ingredients together, then slowly add salad oil while stirring. Place in refrigerator for 30 minutes before use.
To marinate chicken: Place chicken into shallow pan and cover with marinade. Cover and refrigerate overnight, chicken should sit in marinade for 24 hours to get maximum flavor.
To grill chicken: Prepare grill. Remove chicken from marinade, drain excess moisture, and thoroughly coat both sides of the chicken with a good layer of salt and pepper. Place the chicken on the grill cavity side down first. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, then flip bird over and continue to cook skin side down until internal temperature of 185 degrees has been achieved. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes.
Place chicken on large platter and garnish with lime wedges.
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