Tex-Mex Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup lime juice fresh; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 4 each garlic cloves peeled and chopped; 6 each scallions, spring or green onions chopped; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin ground; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup cilantro chopped; 2 each limes grated zest no white; 1 x salt and black pepper; 3 1/2 pound chicken patted dry

Servings: persons

1/2 cup lime juice fresh
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
4 each garlic cloves peeled and chopped
6 each scallions, spring or green onions chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin ground
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup cilantro chopped
2 each limes grated zest no white
1 x salt and black pepper
3 1/2 pound chicken patted dry

1
In a medium-size bowl, mix together the lime juice, 1/2 cup of chicken stock, red wine vinegar, garlic, green onions, chili powder, ground cumin, cumin seeds, cayenne or jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and lime peel.
2
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
Place the chicken in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag and cover with the marinade.
4
Marinate at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
5
Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
6
Place the marinated chicken together with the marinade in a roasting pan.
7
Add more stock if needed to come 1 inch up the side of the chicken.
8
Bake, basting every 20 minutes, for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, or until a meat thermometer registers 180 degrees when inserted into the thigh.

961

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

142

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup lime juice fresh, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 4 each garlic cloves peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex 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.

Tex-Mex Roast Chicken

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