Chicken Pibil Tamales

Putting a twist on Yucatecan cuisine, this recipe is for making delicious tamales with this traditional dish but with chicken.
Ingredients
10
Servings
  • 1 cup salsa, of achiote (filling)
  • 1/2 kilos chicken breast, shredded (filling)
  • salt, and pepper to taste (filling)
  • 1 kilo masa dough, (dough)
  • 400 grams lard, (dough)
  • salt, to taste (dough)
  • 1 package banana leaf
Preparation
1h 30 mins
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  • Beat the tortilla dough with lard and salt until smooth. Set aside.
  • Stir the achiote sauce with the chicken and adjust the salt if necessary.
  • Cut the banana leaves into approximately 20 cm pieces, roast them until soft, spread the reserved dough over them and distribute the filling in the center.
  • Fold into a wallet shape and place the tamales inside the steamer, cook for one hour or until the dough easily separates from the leaves.

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