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Pollo chuco

Chicken marinated in achiote, lemon and garlic, then grilled until golden. A popular Honduran street food speciality, flavourful, colourful and juicy.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Marinade

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Blend the garlic, onion, chile, achiote and lime juice to make a marinade.
  2. Add the oil, salt, pepper and oregano, then coat the chicken pieces thoroughly.
  3. Leave to marinate for 2 hours in the fridge, covered.
  4. Preheat the oven to 200 °C and place the chicken on a rack set over a dish.
  5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, turning the pieces halfway through, until the skin is golden.
  6. Check that the meat is no longer pink at the centre and serve hot.

Variations and tips

Without achiote. Replace the achiote with a little sweet paprika for a milder colour and flavour.

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