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Achiote Chicken Roasted in Banana Leaves

I hope the banana leaves will entice—not discourage—you from making this recipe. The leaves may be tricky to find, but they are worth it. Available in most Latin markets or through online sources, the banana leaves give off an intoxicating smokiness you cannot get from any other ingredient. This simple recipe can also be made with fish and shellfish. For this recipe, you will need five 12-inch squares of banana leaves.

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