Fiesta Chicken Recipe

Name: Fiesta Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 4 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 cup white onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp tequila; 1 None orange, zested and juiced, plus extra orange twists to garnish; 2 None limes, zested and juiced, plus extra wedges to garnish; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tsp hot pepper sauce; 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary; 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra to garnish; 1 (6-7 lb) whole chicken; None None baby red and green chilies, to garnish

Servings: persons

4 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tequila
1 None orange, zested and juiced, plus extra orange twists to garnish
2 None limes, zested and juiced, plus extra wedges to garnish
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp hot pepper sauce
1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra to garnish
1 (6-7 lb) whole chicken
None None baby red and green chilies, to garnish

1
In a small frying pan, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat. Cook onion for 3 mins, until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add tequila and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and mix with 1 tsp orange zest, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/2 tsp lime zest, 1/4 cup lime juice, mustard, hot sauce and herbs. Season.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Coat chicken in remaining oil and season. Truss chicken then roast for 1 hour, basting with citrus mixture. Brush chicken with remaining mixture and roast for 30 mins, or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 165u00b0F.
3
Let rest for 20 mins before serving. Serve garnished with chilies.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tbsp vegetable oil, 1/2 cup white onion, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 2 tbsp tequila, and more.

Yes, Fiesta 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.

Fiesta Chicken

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