Lime Cumin Roast Chicken (Gluten-Free)

A chicken roasting in the oven is one of life’s greatest joys, filling the house with tantalizing aromas that have you drooling for hours. Inexpensive and perpetually adaptable, there are a hundred ways to prepare it. Today's Lime Cumin Roast Chicken is Mexican in flavor and downright scrumptious.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 (3 to 4 lb; 1.36 to 1.81 kg) whole organic chicken or a cut up chicken
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp ground cumin, divided
• 3 fresh limes, quartered or sliced
• 2 to 3 poblano peppers, seeds and stems discarded, sliced into strips
• 3 to 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp thyme leaves
• 2 tsp rosemary leaves
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 to 2 cups (237 to 473 ml) water or chicken stock
• Cilantro or parsley, chopped, optional

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Remove any...: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Remove any giblet packets from the inside of the chicken and place it, breast side up, in a roasting pan (Alternately, lay the cut up chicken pieces in the pan.) Liberally season the inside cavity of the chicken with the salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1 tbsp of the cumin in the cavity and stuff with as many lime pieces and poblano strips that fit easily.
2. 2Squeeze some lime juice over the top of...: Squeeze some lime juice over the top of the chicken. Combine the oil with the seasonings and rub over the entire chicken. Tuck the rest of the lime pieces and poblano strips around the chicken. Pour the water or chicken stock in the bottom of the pan. Place the chicken in the oven.
3. 3Roast for 1 to 1-1/2 hours until an...: Roast for 1 to 1-1/2 hours until an instant read thermometer registers 163°F (73°C) when inserted in the breast and the leg moves easily in its socket. Cut up chicken pieces will only take about 50 to 55 minutes to come to 163°F (73°C).
4. 4Remove from the oven and let rest about...: Remove from the oven and let rest about 20 minutes before carving and serving. I am sharing a couple of videos to help you with carving skills here and here. Sprinkle the chicken with the chopped cilantro or parsley if desired.
5. 5Note: You can add potatoes, onions, and carrots...: Note: You can add potatoes, onions, and carrots to the pan, drizzle them with oil, and roast along with the chicken for an easy side dish.