Mayan Achiote-Marinated Chicken Cooked in Banana Leaves - Fiery Foods & Barbecue Central

Ingredients

• 10 whole black peppercorns
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 habanero chiles, stem and seeds removed
• 2 tablespoons achiote paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, Mexican preferred
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh preferred
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1 2 pound chicken, cut in serving size pieces or 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3 fresh banana or g ü ero chiles, stems and seeds removed, cut in strips
• 1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
• 4 sprigs fresh epazote or substitute 1 tablespoon dried (omit if not available)
• 4 tablespoons margarine
• Banana leaves
• Cebollas Encuridas (Pickled Red Onions)
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 5 black peppercorns
• 3 allspice berries
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, Mexican preferred
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• Salt