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Southwestern Roast Chicken with Cumin, Chili Pepper & Cilantro

A foolproof roast chicken recipe, using southwestern flavors, such as cumin, chili powder and cilantro.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 2687 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 3 ½ to 4 pound whole roasting chicken, giblets removed
  • salt and pepper
  • ½ small onion cut into quarters
  • 5 sprigs cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

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  1. Place the oven rack in the lower third of the oven, and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Rinse the outside and the cavity of the chicken. Pat dry with a paper towel and place the chicken, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan.
  3. Season the cavity of the chicken with salt and pepper, and place the onion and cilantro sprigs into the cavity.
  4. In a small bowl, stir together the cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper and olive oil to form a paste. Stir in the minced cilantro.
  5. Use your hands to gently loosen the skin of skin, thighs and drumsticks. Spread the cumin mixture evenly under the skin. Tie together the legs and tuck the wings under the chicken.
  6. Roast the chicken for 30 minutes. Add chicken broth to the pan.
  7. Roast until the chicken is golden brown and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 175 degrees F, about 45 minutes longer.
  8. Insert a wooden spoon into the cavity of the chicken and tilt so that the juices of the chicken run out into the pan (can be used to make a gravy, if you wish).
  9. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter, tent with foil and let rest for 15 minutes before carving.
  10. Remove the onions and cilantro from the cavity. Carve and serve. Discard the skin before serving for a lower fat meal.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25of Meat Calories 268.7kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 17.2g (26%) Saturated Fat 3.2g (16%) Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 98.1mg (4%) Potassium 55.7mg (2%) Fiber 0.9g (4%) Sugar 0.2g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2687

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25of Meat
Calories 268.7kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 17.2g 26%
Saturated Fat 3.2g 16%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 98.1mg 4%
Potassium 55.7mg 1%
Fiber 0.9g 4%
Sugar 0.2g 0%

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