Roasted Lime Chicken Recipe

By Susan52

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage or 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)
• 4 medium limes, cut into wedges

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the first nine ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and
refrigerate 1/4 cup marinade; pour remaining marinade into a
2-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn
to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Drain chicken and discard 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