Ingredients:
- 1 (6-8 lb.) roasting chicken
- 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 cup of cilantro leaves
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp of cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
Makes 12 (6 oz.) Servings
The Basic Method
(Note: The larger the bird, the better the results. The breast of a smaller bird may dry out before the thigh meat is fully cooked.) Heat oven to 350°F. Remove giblets and pat chicken dry, inside and out, with paper towels, then add salt and pepper both inside and out. In a food processor, combine 3 tablespoons of olive oil, butter, or reduced-calorie margarine, 3 cloves of garlic, 1/2 cup of cilantro leaves, 1 teaspoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of cumin. Rub all over chicken, including under the skinPlace chicken on a rack inside a roasting pan. Roast for 18 to 25 minutes per pound; chicken is done when a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh (without touching the bone) registers 165°F, or when the drumstick wiggles freely and juices run clear. Let rest 15 minutes before serving.
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(Note: The larger the bird, the better the results. The breast of a smaller bird may dry out before the thigh meat is fully cooked.) Heat oven to 350°F. Remove giblets and pat chicken dry, inside and out, with paper towels, then add salt and pepper both inside and out. In a food processor, combine 3 tablespoons of olive oil, butter, or reduced-calorie margarine, 3 cloves of garlic, 1/2 cup of cilantro leaves, 1 teaspoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of cumin. Rub all over chicken, including under the skinPlace chicken on a rack inside a roasting pan. Roast for 18 to 25 minutes per pound; chicken is done when a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh (without touching the bone) registers 165°F, or when the drumstick wiggles freely and juices run clear. Let rest 15 minutes before serving.
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Note: This recipe appears on http://www.weightwatchers.com/. Whenever roast chicken is on sale, I always run out and buy it because a roast chicken is such a nice comfort food. You can spice up a roast chicken any way you want to. I was in the mood for Mexican and these Mexican flavors really warmed the atmospehere and gave the kitchena nice aroma. I always follow the directions on the packaging on the oven roaster because those are the best cooking directions.
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