EASY CHIPOTLE HERB ROAST CHICKEN & VEG

chipotle peppers

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika provides a similar smoky flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Thighs are often cheaper and remain juicy when roasted.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine can be a less expensive fat option.

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

In a bowl, combine chipotle peppers, olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Mix until a paste forms, adjusting seasoning as needed.

Rub the spice paste all over the chicken, including under the skin.

Place the chicken in a roasting pan breast side up.

Stuff the cavity with onion, lime juice, and fresh cilantro.

Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wing tips under the body.

Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan.

Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Baste the chicken with pan juices halfway through cooking.

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Serve with additional lime wedges and fresh cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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