HONEY-LIME ROASTED CHICKEN

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It's hard to believe this finger-licking main course starts with only five ingredients. "The chicken is easy, light and so good," promises Springfield, Vermont's Lori Carbonell. "It's just as tasty prepared outside on the grill."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 whole roasting chicken (5 to 6 pounds)
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard or spicy brown mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Carefully loosen the skin from the entire chicken. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. In a small bowl, whisk the lime juice, honey, mustard, salt and cumin. , Using a turkey baster, baste under the chicken skin with 1/3 cup lime juice mixture. Tie drumsticks together. Pour remaining lime juice mixture over chicken., Roast until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 2-2-1/2 hours. (Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly.) Let stand for 10 minutes before carving. If desired, remove and discard skin before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Khubaib Khan
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I've tried this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I love serving this dish with roasted vegetables.


Pratap Tamang
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This recipe is a great way to add some flavor to your chicken. The honey lime sauce is delicious and the chicken is moist and tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mohsin Mughal
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This recipe was a little time-consuming, but it was worth it! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Manjhi Pur
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but I loved this recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Khloe mair
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The honey lime flavor was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Muugho Muuwo
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. My family loved it.


Trick Bwoyi
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Loved this recipe! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. Will definitely be making this again.


Lindsey Clark
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This was a delicious recipe! The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


pn hxm
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the chicken turned out great. I loved the honey lime flavor. It was a perfect weeknight meal.


Judyann Fuentes
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken, and I got lots of compliments on it.


Walter Limonyo
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


MC Miliki
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it!


Khushpu Lama
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This honey lime roasted chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I served it with roasted potatoes and vegetables, and it was a complete meal.