Achiote Chicken With Queso Fresco
- 12 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 12 chicken thighs
- 4 tablespoons achiote paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 8 ounces orange juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 onion, sliced
- 24 ounces queso fresco
- 12 sprigs fresh cilantro
- Mix together all spices, Achiote Paste and Orange Juice.
- Pour Marinade over Chicken and Marinate Overnight.
- Remove Chicken from Marinade (Reserve Marinade).
- Place Chicken on an sheet pan or roasting pan.
- Top Each Chicken breast with 2 slices of onion.
- Bake Chicken until done and onion is caramelized.
- Bring Marinade to boil, reduce to simmer and allow to reduce to coat back of spoon.
- Pan Chicken, Top with dash of marinade on each piece and top with Queso Fresco.
- Serve, topped with cilantro.
chicken breasts, achiote paste, salt, pepper, cumin, orange juice, chili powder, garlic, onion, queso fresco, cilantro
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/achiote-chicken-with-queso-fresco-520630 (may not work)