Butter Roasted Chicken With Cilantro and Mint Recipe

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Butter Roasted Chicken With Cilantro and Mint
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Directions:

  1. In a food preocessor, combine the cilantro, mint, garlic, ginger, chiles, and lime juice, processing until smooth; transfer to a bowl and stir in the melted butter, cumin, black pepper, cloves, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  2. Place the chickens, breast side down, on a large, rimmed baking sheet; brush with some of the herb butter.
  3. Turn chickens over and spread them out; loosen the skin from the breasts and legs and spread some of the butter under the skin.
  4. Brush the remaining butter on top of the skin; cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F; let chickens stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  6. Roast the chickens in the upper 1/3 of the oven until they are browned and juices run clear, about 1 hour.
  7. Transfer the chickens to a carving board and let rest at least 10 minutes.
  8. Skim the fat from the pan juices and serve with the chickens.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 279.36 Kcal (1170 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.74g 18%
Cholesterol 383.75mg 128%
Sodium 141.29mg 6%
Potassium 707.2mg 15%
Total Carbs 9.3g 3%
Sugars 0.36g 1%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g 21%
Protein 29.11g 58%
Vitamin C 40.1mg 67%
Vitamin A 7.2mg 239%
Iron 292.8mg 1627%
Calcium 133.1mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 120.89 Kcal (506 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.08g 18%
Cholesterol 166.06mg 128%
Sodium 61.14mg 6%
Potassium 306.02mg 15%
Total Carbs 4.03g 3%
Sugars 0.16g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.25g 21%
Protein 12.59g 58%
Vitamin C 17.3mg 67%
Vitamin A 3.1mg 239%
Iron 126.7mg 1627%
Calcium 57.6mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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