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Pollo al Pastor (Roasted Chicken with Adobo)
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Pollo al Pastor (Roasted Chicken with Adobo)

11 uVoor 6Nutri-Score C€€
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wat je nodig hebt

Ingrediënten

6 personen
  • New Mexico chiles (stemmed and seeded)Groente en fruit6 stukken
  • ancho chiles (stemmed and seeded)Groente en fruit3 stukken
  • Roma tomato (whole)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • onion (half for the adobo, half for stuffing)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • garlic (peeled; cloves for the adobo, extra for stuffing)Groente en fruit5 stukken
  • bay leaves (whole)Kruiden en specerijen2 stukken
  • achiote pasteVoorraadkast57 g
  • oilVoorraadkast60 ml
  • apple cider vinegarVoorraadkast60 ml
  • pineapple juiceDranken180 ml
  • orange juiceDranken180 ml
  • whole clovesKruiden en specerijen2 stukken
  • saltKruiden en specerijen18 g
  • black pepper (ground)Kruiden en specerijen2 g
  • paprikaKruiden en specerijen3 g
  • oregano (dried)Kruiden en specerijen2 g
  • thyme (dried for the adobo, fresh sprigs for stuffing)Kruiden en specerijen3 g
  • ground cuminKruiden en specerijen3 g
  • honeyVoorraadkast20 g
  • whole chicken (patted completely dry)Vlees1,8 kg
  • orange (sliced, for stuffing)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • water (for boiling the chiles)Overig500 ml

per portie

Voedingswaarden

622kcal

Koolhydraten
13 g
Eiwitten
57 g
Vetten
38 g
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wat je gebruikt

Keukengerei

  • Steelpan
  • Blender
  • Mengkom
  • Ovenschaal
  • Oven
  • Keukenthermometer

stap voor stap

Bereiding

  1. Toast and boil the chiles

    • Place the New Mexico chiles, ancho chiles and Roma tomato in a saucepan
    • Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat
    • As soon as it boils, transfer everything to the blender jug
    Stap 1
  2. Build the adobo sauce

    • Add the onion, garlic, bay leaves, achiote paste, oil, apple cider vinegar, pineapple juice, orange juice and whole cloves to the blender
    • Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, oregano, thyme and ground cumin, then add the honey
    • Blend until completely smooth
    Stap 2
  3. Adjust the seasoning

    • Taste the adobo and adjust the salt
    • If it is too spicy, add a little more honey or a few pieces of pineapple
    • Reserve one cup of the adobo and keep the rest for the chicken
    Stap 3
  4. Marinate the chicken

    • Pat the chicken completely dry and place it in a bowl
    • Separate the skin from the breast and coat the chicken all over with the adobo
    • Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours
    Stap 4
  5. Stuff and truss the chicken

    • Let the chicken come to room temperature, then uncover it
    • Stuff the cavity with orange slices, fresh thyme, garlic and onion
    • Tie the legs with twine and transfer to a prepared baking dish; preheat the oven to 175 °C
    Stap 5
  6. Roast covered

    • Cover the chicken with foil
    • Roast for 30 minutes at 175 °C
    Stap 6
  7. Baste and finish roasting

    • Baste the chicken with the reserved marinade
    • Repeat the basting every 30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 71 °C
    • Remove the foil for the last 30 minutes of roasting
    Stap 7
  8. Rest and serve

    • Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes
    • Transfer to a serving plate and carve
    Stap 8