Recipe: Mayan Chicken with Spicy Orange Paste

MAYAN CHICKEN WITH SPICY ORANGE PASTE

1/2 cup bitter orange juice (or 1/4 cup orange juice plus 1/4 cup grapefruit juice)
3 to 4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 to 4 tsp minced Habanero (or use jalapenos)
2 tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
2 tbsp anchiote (annatto) oil (or mix vegetable oil with 1 tsp paprika)
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper

1 1/2lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut in wide strips

Combine everything except the chicken and whisk until well mixed.

Add chicken and coat thoroughly.

Cover and chill 2-4 hours or overnight. Stir once in a while.

Grill over medium to hot oiled grill 5-7 minutes on each side until chicken is white in the center.

Serve with beans and rice.

Makes about 4 servings