Whole Roasted Mexican Chicken with Chipotle, Lime and Cilantro
- 1 whole (5 To 6 Lb. Size) Chicken, Giblets Removed
- 1/2 whole Onion, Quartered
- 1/2 whole Lime, Quartered
- 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter, Softened
- 2 Tablespoons Adobo Sauce From A Can Of Chipotle Peppers
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
- Squeeze Of Fresh Lime Juice, For Serving
- Chopped Cilantro, For Serving
- Preheat the Sharp R-830 Convection Microwave oven to 400 F. You can use the same method for a regular oven.
- Rinse the outside of the chicken as well as the cavity and pat dry.
- The drier the chicken the crispier the skin will be.
- Stuff the cavity with the onion and lime wedges.
- In a small bowl mix together the butter and adobo sauce.
- Spread mixture onto the chicken.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and put it in a dish, legs facing up.
- Place in the oven and cook until juices run clear.
- For my 6 pound chicken it took 1 hour 20 minutes.
- A good rule of thumb is to check the temperature after 45 minutes to an hour.
- I take the chicken out at 160 F. It will continue to cook as it sits.
- Squeeze lime juice on to the chicken and top with chopped cilantro if desired.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing into it.
- Serve immediately.
chicken, onion, lime, unsalted butter, adobo sauce, salt, lime juice, cilantro
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/whole-roasted-mexican-chicken-with-chipotle-lime-and-cilantro/ (may not work)