Chipotle Roast Chicken
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 Whole CB Chicken
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Rub
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp chipotle powder or ground chipotle chilies
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme or oregano
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Zest of 1 lime
To Roast
- Pumpkin cubed
- Corn cut into rounds
- Carrots chunked or halved
- Irish potatoes or sweet potatoes cubed
- Red onion wedges
- Pimento seeds + thyme for seasoning
- 1 lime or orange halved (optional for stuffing)
- 4 –5 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary optional for stuffing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat chicken dry with paper towels for crispy skin.
- Mix all rub ingredients in a bowl. Add oil or melted butter to create a thick paste.
- Rub the entire chicken (outside and under the skin) with the spice paste. Season cavity with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken breast-side up on a wire rack in a roasting pan or on a bed of onions, corn, carrots, bell peppers, pumpkins for added flavour. Roast for 1 hour 15 mins – 1 hour 30 mins, or until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
- For extra stickiness, baste the chicken with pan juices or a mix of honey + lime juice halfway through roasting.
- Let chicken rest for 10–15 minutes before carving. Serve with vegetables and your favourite sides.
