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I am so excited to be sharing a recipe for grilled citrus achiote chicken tacos! I was really bummed when everything started shutting down because it meant I wouldn’t get to be traveling to Mexico this year. The beautiful thing about food though, is that different flavors and ingredients can instantly transport you to other places around the world with just one bite!
Since I can’t fly to Cancun this year, this recipe is bringing me a little comfort with all of the flavors that remind me of the Yucatan peninsula. When I think of that area in Mexico, my mind immediately goes to achiote and sour orange. If you’re not familiar with achiote, it is essentially a paste made by grinding annatto seeds along with various other spices—it’s what gives al pastor its bright red hue!
Today I’m partnering with Weber, who gives people all over the world a chance to discover what’s possible on a grill! In 1952 George Stephens went on a mission to create a grill that lived up to his expectations, so he initially created a kettle grill from welding two buoys together! The grill I’m using today is the Weber Genesis II, which comes with three burners that have a tapered shape that delivers consistent gas flow from front to back to make sure food cooks evenly anywhere on the grill. If you have a copy of my book you know how much I love to make my own BBQ sauce, and the Weber Genesis II comes with a side burner that allows you to simmer your own BBQ sauce or sauce veggies while the rest of your food is grilling, and if you love technology, you can also pair with the Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub to monitor doneness!
These tacos are very easy to make, it all starts with a marinade! For our marinade we blend achiote paste with sour orange juice, cilantro, cumin, garlic, chiles de arbol and olive oil for a mixture that tenderizes the chicken and keeps it juicy and flavorful! Stay cool, and if you happen to have some free time this weekend, take your tastebuds for a sweet vacation with these tacos. For more information on the Weber Genesis, click here. Nos vemos pronto!
Citrus Achiote Grilled Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast tenders or thighs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic
- 3 chiles de arbol
- 1.75 ounces achiote paste
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp cumin
To Serve
- tortillas
- diced onion
- diced cilantro
- minced cilantro
- salsa
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Start by placing the chicken in a zip top bag and set it aside.
- To a blender add the rest of the ingredients for the marinade and blend on high for 30 seconds or until smooth. Pour the marinade onto the chicken in the bag and massage all of it to make sure all the chicken is covered.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least an hour or up to 8 hours.When you’re ready to grill the chicken, preheat your grill to mediumhigh. Grill for 3-4 minutes per side for chicken breast or 4-5minutes for chicken thighs, with the top open, until the chicken has somechar and color on it and the internal temperature has reached 165ºF. Let thechicken rest for 10 minutes before cutting it up and serving with warm corntortillas with your favorite taco fixings.
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