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From: Nancy,.SanFran

Grilled Chicken Adobo
Serving Size : 6

10 Chicken Breast Halves -- *
1/4 cup Achiote Sauce Base -- Below
1 cup Orange Juice
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 teaspoon Basil Leaves -- Dried
1 teaspoon Cinnamon -- Ground
1/2 teaspoon Salt

-----ACHIOTE SAUCE BASE-----
1/3 cup Achiote Seeds -- (AnnottoSeeds)
1/3 cup Orange Juice
1/3 cup Vinegar -- White
1 teaspoon Red Chiles -- Ground
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
1 Clove Garlic

* There should be 10 breast halves (about 3 1/2 lbs) which should be boneless and skinless.

Place chicken breasts in shallow glass or plastic dish. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Remove chicken from marinade and set the marinade aside. Cover and grill the chicken 5 to 6 inches from medium coals for 10 to 20 minutes. Turn the chicken; cover and grill, turning and brushing with the marinade 2 to 3 times, until done, about 10 to 20 minutes longer.

Heat remaining marinade to boiling; boil uncovered until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with the chicken.

ACHIOTE SAUCE BASE:

Cover the achiote seeds with boiling water. Cover and let stand at least 8 hours. Drain seeds. Place seeds and remaining ingredients in food processor workbowl fitted with steel blade. Cover and process until the seeds are coarsely ground. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week; in the freezer up to 2 months.

BROILED CHICKEN ADOBO:

Set oven control to broil. Remove chicken from the marinade; reserve marinade. Place chicken in greased rectangular baking dish 13 x 9 x 2-inches; pour half of the marinade over chicken and broil with tops about 4 inches from the heat, until light brown, about 10 minutes. Turn chicken; pour the remaining marinade over the chicken and broil until done, about 6 minutes longer.