ROASTED LIME CHICKEN

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The subtle citrus flavor infused throughout this moist and baked lime chicken makes it a frequent request for family dinners. It's the ideal way to use fresh herbs such as rosemary, sage, thyme and parsley. -Kathy Lewis-Martinez, Spring Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 tablespoons minced fresh sage or 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)
4 medium limes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Combine the first 9 ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate 1/4 cup marinade; pour remaining marinade into a large shallow dish. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place lime wedges inside the cavity. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. Place chicken breast-side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Brush reserved marinade over chicken., Bake at 350° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 165°. Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 629mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

Omar Shezad
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The lime flavor is really refreshing and the chicken is so moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Marian Adaeze
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I made this chicken for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the lime flavor and the chicken was so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Alvis Wong
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great! The lime flavor was perfect and the chicken was so moist and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


hasan ikbal
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This chicken was okay. The lime flavor was a bit too strong for my taste and the chicken was a bit dry. I wouldn't make this again.


Zaman Khan yousafzaii
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The lime flavor was so refreshing and the chicken was so moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.


A SalEk
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Emmanuel Sayeh
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I made this chicken last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was so flavorful and the lime gave it a nice tangy flavor.


Kol UK
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This chicken was amazing! The lime flavor was perfect and the chicken was so moist and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


yuwa kaji Ghimire
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The chicken was so delicious and the lime flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Tanika Western
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The lime flavor is really refreshing and the chicken is so moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Nnamdi Nkwonta
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I made this chicken for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the lime flavor and the chicken was so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Sardar Saleem Saleem
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great! The lime flavor was perfect and the chicken was so moist and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Maureen Chisulo
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This chicken was okay. The lime flavor was a bit too strong for my taste and the chicken was a bit dry. I wouldn't make this again.


kakar typist
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The lime flavor was so refreshing and the chicken was so moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Gleny Trejo
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Manoo Baloch
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I made this chicken last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was so flavorful and the lime gave it a nice tangy flavor.


Hukmran khan
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This chicken was amazing! The lime flavor was perfect and the chicken was so moist and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.