Spicy Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup Dijon mustard; ½ tablespoon water; ½ tablespoon dried ancho chile powder; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons finely chopped sage; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 4 lbs pastured chicken; 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno peppers, sliced (plus 1/4 cup of the brine strained into a spray bottle); 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (not the bottled kind); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup fresh breadcrumb; 1 lemon, zest of, finely grated; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; ¼ teaspoon cayenne; salt

Servings: persons

¼ cup Dijon mustard
½ tablespoon water
½ tablespoon dried ancho chile powder
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped sage
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 lbs pastured chicken
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno peppers, sliced (plus 1/4 cup of the brine strained into a spray bottle)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (not the bottled kind)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, smashed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
1 lemon, zest of, finely grated
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
¼ teaspoon cayenne
salt

1
PREPARE THE CHICKEN:.
2
Preheat the oven to 350F.
3
In a blender, puree the Dijon mustard, water, chile powder, half of the garlic, 1 tablespoon of the sage, 1/2 teaspoon of the oil and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
4
Place the chicken breast side up in an ovenproof skillet; coat with the mixture.
5
Bake the chicken for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
6
Spray the chicken with the jalapeno brine; bake for 5 more minutes.
7
Let rest for 10 minutes.
8
In a skillet, cook the jalapenos, parsley, lemon juice, the remaining garlic and the remaining sage in the butter and remaining oil over moderate heat until fragrant.
9
MAKE THE TOPPING:.
10
In a skillet, brown the garlic in the oil over moderate heat; discard the garlic.
11
Add the bread crumbs, zest, parsley and cayenne and stir until the crumbs are crisp.
12
Season with salt.
13
Top the chicken with the jalapeno butter, sprinkle with the crumbs and serve with a full-bodied, tropical-fruited Chardonnay: 2005 Hess Monterey.
14
Enjoy!

1250

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

152

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup Dijon mustard, ½ tablespoon water, ½ tablespoon dried ancho chile powder, 5 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Roast 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.

Spicy Roast Chicken

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