Citrus and Cumin Roasted Chicken Recipe

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Citrus and Cumin Roasted Chicken
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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Remove the zest from 2 orange wedges and 2 lime wedges and set aside.
  3. Rub chicken with juice of those wedges.
  4. Season the entire chicken, including the cavity, with the cumin, salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Inside the cavity, place the used orange and lime wedges, plus 3 orange wedges, 3 lime wedges, 2 cloves of garlic and 3 sprigs of oregano.
  6. Place a small roasting pan over high heat and add the oil.
  7. When the oil smokes, place the chicken, breast-side down in the pan.
  8. Sear, rolling slightly for even browning, until the breast is golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  9. Remove the chicken from the pan, slip a flat rack on bottom of pan, then place the chicken on the rack, breast-side up.
  10. Add the stock, remaining garlic cloves and a couple more sprigs of oregano to the pan.
  11. Squeeze the juice of the 7 orange wedges and remaining lime wedges into the pan, adding the juiced wedges to the pan as well.
  12. Roast until the chicken juices run clear when the leg is pieced near the joint, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  13. Check the moisture in the pan a few times while cooking, adding chicken broth if the pan juices are drying up.
  14. Transfer chicken to a warm platter, and allow it to rest for 20 minutes before carving. Remove the fruit wedges, oregano and garlic from the pan, then place the pan juices in a small saucepan.
  15. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, taste and adjust seasoning, adding more orange juice from the remaining wedges if desired.
  16. Remove from heat and add the reserved zest. Carve the chicken and serve with the sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 603.39 Kcal (2526 kJ)
Calories from fat 205.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.87g 35%
Cholesterol 23.34mg 8%
Sodium 4799.67mg 200%
Potassium 751.89mg 16%
Total Carbs 87.31g 29%
Sugars 7.89g 32%
Dietary Fiber 3.04g 12%
Protein 16.09g 32%
Vitamin C 47mg 78%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 251.3mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 208.01 Kcal (871 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.88g 35%
Cholesterol 8.05mg 8%
Sodium 1654.63mg 200%
Potassium 259.2mg 16%
Total Carbs 30.1g 29%
Sugars 2.72g 32%
Dietary Fiber 1.05g 12%
Protein 5.55g 32%
Vitamin C 16.2mg 78%
Iron 1.3mg 21%
Calcium 86.6mg 25%

* 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

  • 13.4
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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