Marinated Mexican Pollo (Chicken)

bullet¼ cup corn oil
bullet¼ cup melted butter
bullet¼ teaspoon ground cumin
bullet½ teaspoon garlic powder
bullet½ teaspoon onion powder
bullet1 teaspoon annatto powder
bullet2 teaspoons lemon juice
bullet1 chicken (2½ to 3 pounds), halved

Serves about 4 to 6 adults.

  1. Combine the oil, butter, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, annatto powder, and lemon juice in a large shallow pan.
  2. Add the chicken, turning to marinate well.
  3. Cover and let marinate overnight (modification: allow to marinate for several hours).
  4. Remove chicken from marinate, cook over medium coals on barbecue grill (modification: cook several inches from heat source under broiler).
  5. Turn and baste chicken often until meat is cooked and the skin is browned on both sides.
  6. Cut chicken halves into pieces.
  7. Serve with tortillas and salsa.

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