Jalapeno Roasted Chicken with Baby Broccolini

Name: Jalapeno Roasted Chicken with Baby Broccolini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup packed fresh oregano leaves or 1/3 cup dried oregano; 1 shallot, peeled and roughly chopped; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 jalapeno, stemmed and seeded; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 1 (5 1/2-pound) roasting chicken; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 2 shallots, coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, plus more if needed; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 2 pounds baby broccoli *see Cook's Note; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and freshly cracked black pepper; Special equipment: 1 roasting pan with rack.

Servings: persons

1/2 cup packed fresh oregano leaves or 1/3 cup dried oregano
1 shallot, peeled and roughly chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 jalapeno, stemmed and seeded
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 (5 1/2-pound) roasting chicken
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 shallots, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups chicken broth, plus more if needed
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 pounds baby broccoli *see Cook's Note
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Special equipment: 1 roasting pan with rack.

1
Position a rack in the center of the oven.
2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
3
Jalapeno paste:
4
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the oregano, shallot, garlic, butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the jalapeno, salt and pepper and process to form a coarse paste.
5
Chicken: Pat the chicken dry and then put it, breast side up, on a rack in a large roasting pan.
6
Using your fingers, loosen the skin from the chicken breast, legs, and thighs without detaching it.
7
Spread half of the jalapeno paste under the skin.
8
Put the rosemary and the shallots in the cavity of the chicken.
9
Tie the chicken legs together with kitchen twine.
10
Spread the remaining jalapeno paste all over the exterior of the chicken.
11
Pour the chicken broth and wine into the roasting pan.
12
Roast the chicken for 1 hour, basting with the pan juices every 20 minutes, adding more broth to the pan if it begins to dry out.
13
Remove the roasting pan from the oven.
14
Arrange the baby broccoli snugly around the chicken on the rack.
15
Drizzle the olive oil over the florets and season them with salt and pepper, to taste.
16
Roast the chicken with the baby broccoli, basting occasionally with the pan juices, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the innermost part of the chicken thigh, without touching the bone, registers 160 degrees F, about 30 minutes.
17
Remove the roast chicken from the oven, tent it in foil and let it rest for 15 minutes.
18
Arrange the chicken on a platter, and surround it with the broccoli.
19
Serve.

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup packed fresh oregano leaves or 1/3 cup dried oregano, 1 shallot, peeled and roughly chopped, 4 garlic cloves, peeled, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Jalapeno Roasted Chicken with Baby Broccolini 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!