VIDEO: Smoked Achiote and Guajillo Chicken Leg Quarters

Rumble ^ | February 13, 2021 | DUmmie FUnnies

[PJ-Comix]

VIDEO

Achiote marinade is a big game changer for barbecuing chicken and other meats. However, adding a guajillo marinade to the mix provides a very tasty heat level equivalent to that from jalapeno. This video shows how to prepare and mix both the achiote and guajillo marinade. The result is not only highly pleasing to the taste but also provides a pleasant chili glow in the chest up to the ears.

Brining:

2 tbsp kosher salt
2 tsp crushed thyme

Guajillo marinade:

8 dried guajillo chiles
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp crushed peppercorn
3 cloves crushed garlic

Achiote marinade:

3.5 oz achiote paste
6 oranges squeezed
4 limes squeezed
6 cloves crushed garlic
2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp crushed peppercorn
2 tsp cumin

Blend the guajillo and achiote marinades together

[PJ-Comix]

Basically this is a conversion of a cheap item, chicken leg quarters, and turning into a GOURMET delight. The guajillo has about the heat index of jalapeno. I have smoked chicken this way before and this time I decided to up the heat index a bit with a mix of Cayenne seasoning and garlic powder for my rub which worked out nicely. However, the first time you do this, I recommend you don't add a rub so you can experience the fantastic effect the guajillo marinade and the achiote marinade alone has on the chicken.

[DIRTYSECRET]

Can’t find it at Safeway

[wardaddy]

You can get achiote here in Nashville area at Publix

Or some mex or international grocer

Safeway was out store in Dallas.....and HEB

[BipolarBob]

Two things I might point out (as delicious as this recipe sounds). I’ve never seen these guajillo peppers in my local grocer store. Thirty miles a way they may have it at Whole (Paycheck) Foods though. But my biggest beef is it’s 1*F outside which severely inhibits my grilling proclivities. I suggest repost in May.

[PJ-Comix]

Can’t find it at Safeway

Chicken leg quarters? Check out either Aldis or Walmart. They both have them plus the latter has Achiote paste. As for the dried guajillo chiles, you can find them at most Mexican as well as many Spanish markets. I get a big bag of about 64 chiles for a little over $6.

[PJ-Comix]

I’ve never seen these guajillo peppers in my local grocer store.

Just about all Mexican markets have them. Also many Spanish markets have them as well. I've even seen them at outdoor flea markets in the vegetable section.

[OKSooner]

Thanks again. Looking forward to trying it as soon as we get out of the deep freeze. I think I can get all this stuff at El Mercado.

[OKSooner]

BTW I just tagged this pjcomixbbq. Tag your other ones too, gracias?

[PJ-Comix]

Thanks again. Looking forward to trying it as soon as we get out of the deep freeze. I think I can get all this stuff at El Mercado.

I did a price estimate on all the ingredients. The chicken leg quarters are just under $6. And all the rest, including the charcoal, comes to about $7 tops. So just $13 for everything which is less than $1.50 per chicken leg quarter. With almost everybody going on a tighter budget nowadays, this really helps in that department. I plan on cooking this up about 3 times per month.

[PJ-Comix]

One thing is that the leftover pieces after they have been in the refrigerator overnight have an additional taste to them. I think it has something to do with the juices gelling up and imparts that additional flavor so I really like this eaten cold. I have some in the fridge now and no way will I heat them up today. I prefer them COLD.

[ptsal]

Try Walmart

https://tinyurl.com/8uppga6o

https://www.walmart.com/search/?query=achiote&&adid=22222222224307298740&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=s&wl2=c&wl3=10365811270&wl4=kwd-64004519334:loc-190&wl5=75174&wl6=&wl7=145&wl14=achiote&veh=sem&msclkid=61c688e793071767f281e8cfb29b7053

[OKSooner]

Fried chicken, which I don't eat so much of these days now that I can't get my mom's fried chicken anymore, I prefer white meat and wings.

Smoked or roasted chicken, dark meat uber alles. Dark meat is too fatty in fried chicken but it's perfect smoked or roasted. Just enough of the fat cooks out... exactly.

[Chainmail]

Copied for near future barbeque

[SamAdams76]

Good to see some Rumble content posted here and I never get tired of chicken leg quarters! My favorite part of the chicken.

This recipe looks great but here's my quick and dirty way of making them at home (provided you have good ventilation over your stovetop).

• Take some chicken quarters (air-chilled is best) and coat lightly with olive oil.
• Sprinkle both sides with salt, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and red pepper.
• Let sit on countertop for 15 minutes while preheating oven to 450 degrees.
• Bring cast iron pan to smoking hot on medium heat with clarified butter or light coat of avocado oil.
• Put chicken skin side down in skillet (usually four quarters will fit nicely) and pan-fry on stovetop for exactly 17 minutes. Just walk away for 17 minutes. No need to move the chicken around.
• After 17 minutes, flip the chicken to skin side up and put cast iron skillet into 450 degree oven for exactly 15 minutes. Just walk away and come back 15 minutes later.
• By now, your kitchen is filling with the aroma of delicious chicken. This is also where good ventilation comes in handy, otherwise, you might need to open some windows!
• After exactly 15 minutes, remove skillet and immediately transfer chicken (now perfectly browned and crackly) to plates. Let them sit 5 minutes and EAT.

Comes out perfect every time but actually it's pretty hard to overcook chicken leg quarters. Following the above will ensure they are not undercooked - which would be bad. Skin is so crispy and meat is incredibly juicy.

Once you do the prep, it basically 32 minutes to perfection with one flip and one transfer to oven 17 minutes in. So easy. Perfect over rice or with sweet potato (which also cooks well in 450 degree oven but start them a half hour early).

[MAAG]

Can’t find it at Safeway

Look at the link below for possible substitutes.

What’s A Good Guajillo Pepper Substitute?

[ptsal]

Post 14- sounds good
thanks

[RitchieAprile]

Fred Meyer has them with the other hanging Mexican spices (El Guapo). Best bet for achiote paste is a specialty market or Amazon.

[left that other site]

Thank You For Switching to RUMBLE!

I love (real) Mexican Food.
:-)

[Pigsley]

That sounds interesting. I am really in to cooking and something about your recipe makes sense to me.

[Irenic]

Yes, please.