Best Easy Lime Basil Roast Chicken Recipes
ROASTED LIME CHICKEN
The subtle citrus flavor infused throughout this moist and baked lime chicken makes it a frequent request for family dinners. It's the ideal way to use fresh herbs such as rosemary, sage, thyme and parsley. -Kathy Lewis-Martinez, Spring Valley, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the first 9 ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate 1/4 cup marinade; pour remaining marinade into a large shallow dish. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place lime wedges inside the cavity. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. Place chicken breast-side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Brush reserved marinade over chicken., Bake at 350° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 165°. Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 629mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
CHICKEN WITH BASIL AND LIME
The lime-and-soy-marinated chicken is delicious added to the coconut-curry soup, but it can also be served on its own. (Double the recipe if you want each person to have a full serving of chicken.)
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir together 1 tablespoon lime juice, oil, soy sauce, sugar, shallot, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in an 8-inch square baking dish. Add chicken; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat broiler. Arrange chicken on top of shallot in dish. Broil 8 inches from heat source until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Flip chicken, arranging shallots around sides. Broil until chicken is cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes more. Let stand for 5 minutes. Slice chicken crosswise. Reserve pan juices.
- Transfer chicken and reserved pan juices to a bowl. Toss with basil and remaining tablespoon lime juice.
ROAST LIME CHICKEN
Make and share this Roast Lime Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Joint the chicken legs and slash the skin of each piece of chicken a couple times, so the marinade can be easily absorbed.
- Mix the juice of one lime together with the vinegar and olive oil.
- Smear this over the chicken and leave for up to 30 minutes, turning a couple times.
- Place the chicken in a lightly oiled dish and pour over the marinade.
- Bake at 400F or 200C for 30-40 minutes, basting occasionally.
- Turn once, halfway through.
- During the last 10 minutes of cooking, halve the two remaining limes and arrange them around the chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.6, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 138.6, Sodium 134, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 30.7
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