Lime-Baked Chicken

Lime-Baked Chicken

Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Servings: 3-5
Cooking Time: 1-1 1/2 hours

1 whole chicken
1 bar of butter (room temperature)
Ground Cayenne red pepper (optional)
1/2 cup of lemon zest (fine in texture)
2 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of oregano
2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 aji gustosos
5-6 sprigs of cilantro
2 culantro leaves
½ tsp of freshly ground black pepper
2-3 sprigs of thyme

INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse the chicken and remove the giblets. Blend the last 10 ingredients in a blender or food processor. Mix the butter, lemon zest and the herbal blend (recaito) to form a creamy paste. Rub the herbal paste outside and inside the chicken (delicately lift the skin and rub underneath).

Marinate overnight or for 3-4 hours, in a covered container. Before baking, sprinkle cayenne pepper for a hot and spicy taste (optional). No time to marinate, no problem, bake right away.

Bake at 350 degrees until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees (about an hour to 1 1/2 hr). Once done, remove from oven and cover with foil. Let it cool for about 25 minutes before carving. This will ensure a juicier chicken. Serve with your favorite side dish

Enjoy!