Roast Achiote Citrus Chicken

1. 1

   Rub the marinade all over the chicken, inside and out.

2. 2

   Place in a bowl, cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or as long as overnight.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

4. 4

   Lift the chicken from the marinade and place on a work surface.

5. 5

   Cut the onion, head of garlic and orange in half and stuff inside the chicken's cavity.

6. 6

   Tie the legs together and place on a rack in a roasting pan, breast side down.

7. 7

   Roast 20 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees and roast 20 minutes longer.

8. 8

   Turn the chicken, breast side up, and bake 40 to 50 minutes longer, basting occasionally with the pan juices, until a drumstick feels loose when jiggled and the skin is golden brown.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let sit 10 minutes before serving.

10. 10

    Serve warm with rice and beans.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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