Big Daddy's Downtown Roasted Chicken Recipe

Name: Big Daddy's Downtown Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 chipotles; 2 tablespoons adobo sauce; 5 cloves garlic; 2 shallots, diced; 2 limes, juiced; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper; 3 (3 to 4 pound) chickens, trussed

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Put the chipotles, adobo sauce, garlic, shallots, lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, salt and pepper into a blender.
3
Pulse the marinade until smooth and emulsified.
4
Rub each chicken liberally with the marinade.
5
Arrange the chickens on a half sheet pan with a rack.
6
Roast until cooked through, about 60 to 75 minutes.
7
Remove from the oven and allow them to rest for about 15 minutes.
8
Carve 1 chicken and arrange it on a serving platter.
9
Serve.
10
Reserve the remaining chickens for recipes that use roast chicken.

418

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 chipotles, 2 tablespoons adobo sauce, 5 cloves garlic, 2 shallots, diced, and more.

Yes, Big Daddy's Downtown Roasted Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Big Daddy's Downtown Roasted Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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