Whole Roasted Chicken Adobo With Papaya Mojo Recipe

Name: Whole Roasted Chicken Adobo With Papaya Mojo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons mustard seeds; 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons water; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 3 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded; 1 (4 1/2-pound) roasting chicken; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons mustard seeds
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded
1 (4 1/2-pound) roasting chicken
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Cilantro sprigs (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 450u00b0.
2
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add mustard seeds, and cook 1 minute or until seeds begin to pop. Place seeds in a food processor, and process until seeds begin to crack. Add the cilantro leaves and the next 6 ingredients (cilantro leaves through jalapeno); process until finely minced.
3
Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken. Rinse chicken under cold water; pat dry. Trim excess fat. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast and drumsticks by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat. Spread mustard mixture under loosened skin. Lift wing tips up and over back, and tuck under chicken. Sprinkle the chicken with ground pepper.
4
Place chicken, breast side up, on a broiler pan. Insert a meat thermometer into meaty part of thigh, making sure not to touch bone. Bake at 450u00b0 for 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 400u00b0 (do not remove chicken from oven); bake an additional 45 minutes or until thermometer registers 180u00b0. Cover chicken loosely with foil; let stand 10 minutes. Discard skin. Serve with Papaya Mojo, and garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons mustard seeds, 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 2 tablespoons water, 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Whole Roasted Chicken Adobo With Papaya Mojo 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.

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Whole Roasted Chicken Adobo With Papaya Mojo

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