Roasted Chicken With Citrus Salsa (Low Fat) Recipe

Name: Roasted Chicken With Citrus Salsa (Low Fat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) whole broiler-fryer chickens; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons honey; ⅓ cup dried tart cherry; 1 ⅓ cups orange sections, halved; 2 nectarines, pitted and chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 tablespoon lime juice

Servings: persons

1 (3 lb) whole broiler-fryer chickens
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons honey
⅓ cup dried tart cherry
1 ⅓ cups orange sections, halved
2 nectarines, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice

1
Remove skin from chicken (except for wings).
2
Tie legs to tail.
3
Twist wing tips under back.
4
Place chicken, breast side up; on a rack in a roasting pan.
5
In a bowl combine oil and garlic; brush onto chicken.
6
In another small bowl combine cinnamon, salt, nutmet, and black pepper.
7
Sprinkle spice mixture evenly over chicken.
8
Roast chicken, uncovered in a 375 degree F oven for 1 hour.
9
Remove string from legs.
10
Brush honey over chicken.
11
Roast about 15 minutes more or until drumsticks move easily in their sockets, chicken is no longer pink, and meat thermometer registers 180 degrees F when inserted into center of an inide thigh muscle.
12
Remove chicken from oven.
13
Cover, let stand for 15 minutes.
14
Meanwhile, for salsa, place cherries in a small saucepan; cover with water.
15
Bring to boiling; remove from heat.
16
Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
17
Drain well.
18
In a bowl combine cherries, orange sections, nectarines, chopped cilantro, jalapeno pepper, and lime juice.
19
Cover; chill until ready to serve.
20
Serve with chicken.
21
If desired, garnish with cilantro sprigs.

238

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 lb) whole broiler-fryer chickens, 1 tablespoon cooking oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Roasted Chicken With Citrus Salsa (Low Fat) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Roasted Chicken With Citrus Salsa (Low Fat)

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Variations & substitutions

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