Ww Mexican-Style Roast Chicken

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 1

Ww Mexican-Style Roast Chicken with poblano chiles, onions and cilantro

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

75 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

223

Sugar

Fat

10g

Ww Mexican-Style Roast Chicken is a healthy and flavorful twist to the classic roast chicken. The addition of poblano chiles, onions, and cilantro provides a unique and delicious flavor that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. This recipe is perfect for a healthy dinner or meal prep for the week, as it is packed with lean protein and nutrients.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2.	Combine poblano chiles, onions, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor, and pulse until finely chopped.
3.	Slather this mixture on the chicken, covering it entirely.
4.	Roast chicken for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken thigh reads 165°F (74°C).
5.	Let stand 10 minutes before carving. Serve and enjoy!

PROS

This Mexican-style chicken is a flavorful and healthy twist to the classic roast chicken.

It is packed with nutrients and lean protein, perfect for a healthy meal.

The addition of poblano chiles, onions, and cilantro provides a unique and delicious flavor.

CONS

This recipe requires a food processor to make the slather, which may not be available to everyone.

Additionally, some people may find poblano chiles too spicy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is low in calories and high in protein, making it a great choice for a healthy meal.
Poblano chiles are rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation and boost the immune system.
Cilantro is also rich in antioxidants and has been linked to improving digestion and reducing inflammation.

	3 poblano chiles , seeded , deveined and cut into chunks
	2 onions , halved
	1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro
	1/4 cup fresh lime juice
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	fresh ground pepper
	1 roasting chickens