Feisty “Roast” Chicken & Green Sauce
SteamersLunchLow-sodiumSugar ConsciousDinnerOnion-freeLunchGluten-freeHigh ProteinChicken & PoultryDinnerFather’s DayHanukkah
Ingredients
- 3 lbs (1.36 kg) whole chicken
- 3 - 4 tbsp Feisty Green Sauce Mix, divided
- 1⁄2 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt
- 1⁄3 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 tsp lime juice
Preparation
- Place chicken in Round or Multipurpose Steamer, breast side down. Sprinkle 1 tbsp mix and rub over meat. Turn chicken over, breast side up, and rub 1 tbsp mix all over to evenly coat.
- Cover; microwave on high for 20 min. Or loosely cover with foil; roast in preheated 400° F oven for about 65–70 min. Remove foil for last 15 min of cooking to brown skin.
- Meanwhile, prepare sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, water, 1–2 tbsp mix, and lime juice.
- To test chicken for doneness, insert an instant read thermometer into thickest part of the meat (all the way to the middle, not touching any bone). It should register at 180° F.
- Serve with green sauce for dipping or drizzling over carved bird.
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 280, Fat 20 g (Saturated 4.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g (Fiber 0 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 23 g.
Tips
Prepare the sauce to suit your taste—use 1 tbsp mix if you prefer it mild, or 2 tbsp if you like it spicy!
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1 cup potato wedges and 1 cup steamed veggies.