Citrus Chicken

Recipe By:
Steve G
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Citrus Chicken
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  • Total Time 100 min Ico-add
  • Yield 4 Servings
  • Level Medium

Southwestern zing with a citrus twist enlivens this roast chicken recipe resulting in a beautiful and tasty main course.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken (4 1/2 pounds)
  • 1/2 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon oregano, dry crushed
  • 1 teaspoon each salt & pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (or 1 teaspoon for a spicier result)
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 large orange, juiced (reserve rind for later)
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • For stuffing the cavity:
  • 1 onion, rough chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, smashed
  • Orange rind
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Directions

  1. 1. Trim, wash and pat chicken dry.
  2. 2. Combine all of the ingredients in a large zip top baggie.
  3. 3. Note: to increase the heat, double the chili powder and marinade time.
  4. 4. Place the chicken in the bag, press out the air, and massage the chicken to distribute all of the ingredients.
  5. 5. Place the bag with the chicken still in it, in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours (or 4 hours for a spicier result), turning the bag over every half hour.
  6. 6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  7. 7. Remove the chicken from bag and stuff the cavity with the onion, garlic and reserved orange rind.
  8. 8. Roast chicken for 1 1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165 degrees F.
  9. 9. When finished roasting, cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving.
 
 
  • Did you know?

    Perhaps the most essential ingredient for any southwestern recipe is chile, or chili pepper, that grows in 2,000 different varieties.