Caribbean-Spiced Roast Chicken

Tropical flavors of lime, ginger, thyme, clove, and rum make this chicken really delicious.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 508 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 fluid ounces rum
• ¼ teaspoon ground clove
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, rum, and brown sugar; set sauce aside.

Step 3

Mix together the cayenne pepper, clove, cinnamon, ginger, pepper, salt, and thyme leaves. Brush the chicken with oil, then coat with the spice mixture.

Step 4

Place in a roasting pan, and bake about 90 minutes, until the juices run clear or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F. Baste the chicken with the reserved sauce every 20 minutes while it's cooking. Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving.