Description
A way to zest up your usual roast chicken dinner.
Ingredients
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For the chicken:
- 1 tbsp kosher salt + 1/4 tsp
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 (3 1/2 lb) chicken, backbone removed and flattened with the heel of your hand
For the sauce:
- 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 tsp Calabrian chili paste
- 1 cup packed cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 1/2 cup basil leaves
- 1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice from 1/2 a lime
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon salt, paprika, cumin, garlic, scallions, red wine vinegar and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Spread the marinade all over and under the skin of the chicken. Place in the chicken in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap or in a resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate for 8 hours or up to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before roasting.
- Meanwhile, in the pitcher of a blender combine the poblano pepper, chili paste, cilantro, basil, parsley, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice and salt. Puree until the mixture is smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour into a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Place the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Roast until golden brown and an instant read thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 160 degrees F, about 45 minutes. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving with the green sauce.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes, up to 1 day unattended
- Cook Time: 45 Minutes