Venezuelan Lime Roast Chicken Recipe

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken parts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often less expensive and remain juicy.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water with vinegar

Broth adds flavor without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more budget-friendly.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers a similar freshness.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

In a bowl, mix lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, paprika, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Rub the marinade all over the chicken, including under the skin.

Stuff the cavity with onion, cilantro, bay leaves, and jalapeño.

Place the chicken in a roasting pan, breast side up.

Pour white wine around the chicken in the pan.

Roast the chicken for 1.5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Baste the chicken with pan juices every 30 minutes.

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

Serve with lime wedges and your choice of sides.

Cooking Techniques

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