Chicken Baked in Banana Leaves With Pickled Onions

Name: Chicken Baked in Banana Leaves With Pickled Onions
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon annatto seeds or 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorn; 4 whole allspice; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 1/2-3 lbs chicken thighs (with bone) or 2 1/2-3 lbs chicken drumsticks, skinned; banana leaf; 1 lb red onion, sliced and separated into rings (about 3 1/2 cups); 1/4 cup white vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced

Submitted by Az B8990

"From Better Homes & Gardens Mexican Edition. If banana leaves are unavailable, use tin foil instead, though the flavor will be affected."

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Ready In:: 1hr 30mins
Ingredients:: 18
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

1 tablespoon annatto seeds or 1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
4 whole allspice
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried oregano
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
¹⁄₄ cup orange juice
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped onion
2 ¹⁄₂ - 3 lbs chicken thighs (with bone) or 2 1/2-3 lbs chicken drumsticks, skinned
banana leaf
1 lb red onion, sliced and separated into rings (about 3 1/2 cups)
¹⁄₄ cup white vinegar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced

directions

For marinade - place the annatto seeds, whole peppercorns, allspice, 1/2 tsp oregano, and cumin seeds in spice grinder and grind to fine powder.
In a small bowl, stir together the ground spices, orange peel, orange juice, 1/4 tsp salt, 2 cloves garlic, and onion.
Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag set in a deep bowl. Pour marinade over chicken. Seal bag, turn to coat. Marinate in fridge for 6-24 hours, turning occasionally.
Cut banana leaves into 12x9" rectangles. Loosely roll up and place in a steamer basket over, but not touching, boiling water. Cover and steam 20-30 minutes or until leaves are soft and pliable. Remove and cool.
Remove chicken from marinade, discard marinade. Place 1-2 chicken pieces on each banana leaf. Wrap leaves around chicken. Over wrap with foil and seal tightly.
Place wrapped chicken in single layer in a shallow baking pan.
Bake in 375°F oven for 1 hour or until instant read thermometer inserted into chicken reads 180°F.
Meanwhile for pickled red onions - place onions in a 3 quart stainless steel or nonstick saucepan. Add boiling water to cover. Let stand 1 minute. Drain well.
Return onion rings to saucepan, stir in vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp oregano, cracked black pepper, and 2 cloves garlic.
Bring to boiling, reduce heat Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes or until onions are tender.
Remove from heat, transfer to a small glass bowl. Let stand until cool, about 45 minutes, stirring occassionally.
To serve carefully remove foil from chicken. Serve chicken in banana leaves with pickled onions.

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