Apple Chipotle Roast Chicken

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 4

Spicy and Sweet Apple Chipotle Roast Chicken recipe perfect for any dinner party or family meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour 30 min

Ready In

1 hour 50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

691

Sugar

18g

Fat

47g

This Apple Chipotle Roast Chicken recipe is a perfect combination of spicy and sweet flavors. The roasted chicken is coated in a chipotle, goat cheese, applesauce, and lime juice mixture, giving it an extra flavor boost. The apples provide a unique sweetness which works well with the chicken. This dish is perfect for any dinner party or family meal, as it can cater to several people. It is recommended to pair this dish with rice, which balances the flavors nicely.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	In a food processor, combine the chipotle chiles in adobo, goat cheese, applesauce, peeled apples, and lime juice. Pulse until smooth. Season the chickens inside and out with salt and pepper and stuff with chipotle mixture.
3.	Tie the legs together with kitchen twine. Spread the remaining chipotle mixture over the chickens.
4.	Roast the chickens in the oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

PROS

The mix of flavors in this dish creates a delicious and unique taste experience for any food lover.
The apples provide a fresh burst of sweetness while the chipotle chiles bring the heat.

This dish is perfect for a dinner party or family meal as it can serve several people.

CONS

This dish requires a longer cooking time, so it may take longer to prepare compared to other chicken recipes.

The use of chipotle chiles in adobo may not be suitable for everyone’s taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe is not entirely healthy, it does contain apples which are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.
The chickens are a good source of protein which is essential for muscle growth and repair. However, it is recommended to remove the skin to reduce the amount of saturated fat consumed.

	200 g chipotle chiles in adobo , sauce reserved
	200 g soft fresh goat cheese
	125 ml applesauce
	2 apples , peeled
	60 ml lime juice
	500 ml rice
	2 roasting chickens