Island Herb Roasted Chicken

Diabetic Friendly

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 whole chicken, about 4 pounds

8 cloves garlic, peeled

1 red onion, peeled and chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded

1/4 cup fresh parsley

1/4 cup fresh cilantro

1 teaspoon salt

1 Tablespoon ground cumin

1 Tablespoon dried oregano

1 cup orange juice

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 orange, quartered

1 white onion, peeled and quartered

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Nutrition Facts

Yield: 4 servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories: 290

Calories From Fat: 153

Total Fat: 17g

Saturated Fat: 2g

Cholesterol: 59mg

Sodium: 627mg

Total Carbohydrates: 12g

Dietary Fiber: 1g

Sugars: 6g

Protein: 23g

47% Vitamin C, 7% Iron.

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Directions:

In food processor or blender, place garlic cloves, red onion, jalapeno pepper, parsley, cilantro, salt, cumin, oregano, orange juice and vegetable oil. Puree thoroughly. Set marinade aside.

Rinse chicken and pat dry. Gently insert fingers under skin covering the breast, thighs and drumsticks, loosening as much as possible without puncturing the skin.

Place chicken in plastic oven roasting bag. Rub marinade into meat beneath the loosened skin and into body and neck cavities. Place quartered orange and quartered onion pieces inside body cavity. Pour any remaining marinade over chicken and close bag tightly. Refrigerate overnight. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry.

Roast chicken in a 375 degree F. oven for 90 minutes. Internal temperature should reach 180 degrees when done, measured in the deepest part of the thigh, not touching the bone.

Note:
Chicken can be grilled over medium-hot coals (or gas - medium heat) until skin is deep golden brown and meat is cooked through, about 1 hour and 40 minutes (or about 25 minutes per pound.)

Adapted from the National Chicken Council. www.eatchicken.com

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