Pollo en Escabeche Oriental (Yucatán-Style Chicken and Onion Stew)

Pollo en Escabeche Oriental (Yucatán-Style Chicken and Onion Stew)

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The three citrus fruits called for in this recipe approximate the flavor of the Yucatan's sour oranges, which are difficult to get here.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. ground cumin
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. ground cloves
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. ground allspice
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. ground cinnamon, ground cinnamon, preferably canela (available at ranchogordo.com)
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 cup fresh grapefruit juice
  • <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup fresh lime juice
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced, plus 20 whole cloves, peeled
  • 2 (3-4-lb.) chickens, each cut into 8 pieces
  • 4 Anaheim chiles, stemmed
  • 2 tbsp. canola oil
  • 5 medium white onions, halved and cut into 1/2"-thick slices
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • Warm tortillas, for serving

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