INGREDIENTS
2 teaspoons lime zest
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon garlic
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1.5 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 Pinch of ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken
DIRECTIONS
Combine chili powder and oil in a small bowl with lime zest and juice, cumin, oregano, salt, garlic, coriander, pepper and cinnamon.
Using a sharp knife, cut the chicken down one side of the backbone, through the ribs. Make the same cut on the opposite side to remove the backbone completely; discard
Place the chicken cut-side down and flatten with the heel of your hand. Place spice rub under and over the skin and on the interior of the bird. Place in a zip lock bag and refrigerate overnight.
Bake chicken thighs at 375 degrees for 55 mins
Bake chicken breast bake at 375 for 1 hour 5 mins.
Roasted Chicken and / or BBQ Grilled chicken - at your desired temp and time.
**THE BEST WAY: Place overnight chicken in a roaster oven for approx. 1 hour (thighs)
1hour:5 mins (chicken breast).