Ingredients
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2 cups coconut vinegar
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½ cup soy sauce
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2 heads garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped, divided
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10 bay leaves
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
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3 teaspoons annatto powder, divided
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5 ½ pounds cut-up chicken parts
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
Directions
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Combine vinegar, soy sauce, ½ of the chopped garlic, bay leaves, garlic powder, black pepper, and 1 ½ teaspoons annatto powder in a large bowl. Add chicken, stir to coat with marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
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Remove chicken from the marinade and pat dry. Reserve the marinade.
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Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in the hot oil until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Remove skillet from heat.
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Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir remaining chopped garlic until browned, about 3 minutes. Add remaining 1 ½ teaspoons annatto powder; simmer for 3 minutes.
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Pour annatto mixture over chicken and add reserved marinade. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until chicken is tender, about 45 minutes. Uncover and cook until sauce has reduced slightly, about 10 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 635 | Calories |
| 38g | Fat |
| 7g | Carbs |
| 55g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 635 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 38g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 49% |
| Cholesterol 194mg | 65% |
| Sodium 1084mg | 47% |
| Total Carbohydrate 7g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 55g | 109% |
| Vitamin C 5mg | 5% |
| Calcium 58mg | 4% |
| Iron 4mg | 20% |
| Potassium 1266mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
