Pollo al acuyo

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Pollo al acuyo is a traditional dish originating from Veracruz. The dish is usually made with a combination of chicken pieces, acuyo (hoja santa) leaves, onions, garlic, serrano chiles, tomatillos, corn oil, chicken stock, and salt. The chicken pieces are fried in oil, seasoned with salt, and wrapped in acuyo leaves. The garlic, chiles, tomatillos, stock, and onions are processed until smooth. The sauce is cooked over high heat in a bit of oil, and it’s then poured over the fried chicken. The dish is served piping hot, and the acuyo leaves are discarded.