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Chipotle Roast Chicken

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 25 minutes
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.