Cilantro Lime Roasted Chicken
Cilantro Lime Roasted Chicken is a super flavorful roasted chicken that marinates for 24 hours for maximum yumminess! I made 3 of these this week. Both in the oven and on my grill!
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup honey place in microwave for 30 seconds for easier whisking
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Additional Ingredients/Supplies
- 1 5-6 pound chicken washed and patted dry
- gallon sized zip close bag
Instructions
To Make the Marinade/chicken
When preparing the chicken, give it a good rinse and pat it dry. With a knife, carefully stab it all over. Don't forget to get the underside and the legs.
- Add all the ingredients on the list to a gallon sized zip-close bag. Seal it up and squish it around with your hands until all the ingredients are incorporated.
- Un-zip the bag and add the chicken to the bag. A 5-6 pound bird will fit! Close the bag and turn the bag over a few times until the bird is coated.
- Place on a tea towel and put in the refrigerator for 8 hours preferably overnight. You will want to flip the bird over a few times to ensure evenly marinated meat.
To Cook the chicken
- Preheat the oven or grill to 350 degrees.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan large enough to hold the bird. I strained off some of the garlic and cilantro and put on top of the chicken.
- Roast or grill the chicken for 1 1/2-2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before slicing.