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Latin Mayo Roasted Chicken

Crisp and juicy, roasted to perfection, this amazing Latin Mayo Roasted Chicken is super easy to make and will become a staple in your home

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 136 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: South American

Ingredients

For Chicken
  • 1 lb whole chicken clean
  • 1 lime
  • 3 red peppers
  • 2 medium onions
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • salt
For Adobo
  • 1 cup Hellmann's Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 red pepper
  • 1/2 onion
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • salt + pepper

Instructions

For Adobo
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  1. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Reserve 1 cup of the adobo aside
For Chicken
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
  2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels all over, including the cavity
  3. Tie the legs together with string
  4. Season generously with salt inside and out
  5. Chop the peppers and onions in big pieces
  6. Fill the chicken cavity with lime halves, pepper, onion and cilantro
  7. In a roasting pan, scatter the rest of the pepper and onion pieces. Place the chicken on top
  8. Cover the entire chicken with the adobo
  9. Bake for 50-55 minutes. If the chicken is browning too quickly, cover with foil
  10. Add the cup of reserved adobo and roast for 15 more minutes. Chicken is ready when juices run clear or an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast or thigh registers 165°F
  11. Remove for oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving
  12. Enjoy!

Notes

  •  You can place the adobo on the chicken and let it marinate 1-3 hours or overnight and roast. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 136kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 284mg (12%) Potassium 244mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2290IU (46%) Vitamin C 96mg (107%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 136

% Daily Value*

Calories 136kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 284mg 12%
Potassium 244mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 2290IU 46%
Vitamin C 96mg 107%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.