Mexican · Dinner
Crispy Stuffed Tortillas with Achiote Chicken
Panuchos de Pollo Pibil
Yucatecan corn tortillas split open and stuffed with refried black beans, fried until crisp and topped with achiote-orange shredded chicken, pickled red onion, lettuce, and habanero salsa.
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12 minsPrep
23 minsCook
35 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
620Calories
28gProtein
38gFat
48gCarbs
4gSugar
6gFiber
720mgSodium
75mgChol
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Instructions
1
Prep
Poach chicken thighs with salt, bay leaves, and onion piece in water for 12–14 minutes until opaque. Drain and shred finely. Whisk achiote paste with orange juice, lime juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt until smooth. Toss chicken with marinade, rest 8 minutes. Combine pickled onion ingredients in one bowl, habanero salsa ingredients in another. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet 30 seconds per side until pliable, then slice each open along one edge to form a pocket.
2
Build
Heat lard in a small skillet over medium 1 minute. Add black beans, epazote, salt, and bean liquid. Mash 4–5 minutes over medium until thick and spreadable. While beans cook, spoon a thick layer inside each tortilla pocket, pressing gently without splitting.
3
Fry
Heat 240ml neutral oil in a wide skillet over medium-high 2–3 minutes until shimmering. Fry stuffed tortillas in two batches (3 at a time) 90 seconds per side until deep golden and crisp on both faces. Drain on a rack.
4
Plate
Top each panucho with marinated chicken, shredded lettuce, pickled red onion, a small spoonful of habanero salsa, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately while crisp.
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Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 440g (15.5 oz) boneless, skinless chicken thigh
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 0.5 white onion
- 3 tbsp achiote paste
- 90ml (6 tbsp) fresh orange juice
- 60ml (1/4 cup) fresh lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 120g (4.2 oz) red onion
- 1 habanero chile
- 2 tbsp lard or neutral oil
- 200g (7 oz) cooked black beans
- 1 tsp dried epazote
- 60ml (1/4 cup) bean cooking liquid or water
- 240ml (1 cup) neutral oil
- 6 thick-style 6 inch corn tortillas
- 60g (2.1 oz) iceberg lettuce
- 4 tbsp fresh cilantro