Coconut Lime Roasted Chicken | Call: 915-850-0900 or 915-412-6677 | Healthy Foods | Scoop.it

Ingredients

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  • 1 organic chicken breast 2 1⁄2 to 3 pounds or a whole chicken
  • 1 lime
  • 3 tablespoons unrefined, organic coconut oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 small, sweet onion, peeled and quartered
  • 3 tablespoons dried coconut flakes (unsweetened)

Instructions

  1. 1. preheat oven to 475° F. Set oven rack on the lowest or middle level.
  2. 2. Remove the peel (or zest) from the lime using a zester or grater. Chop the remaining lime into four pieces and set aside.
  3. 3. Combine the zest in a small bowl with coconut oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4. Using your hands, carefully spread coconut oil mixture
  5. 5. Place the chicken breasts in a small roasting pan or cast-iron frying pan. Sprinkle with shredded coconut.
  6. 6. Bake at 475° F for 15–20 minutes until the skin is golden brown.
  7. 7. Reduce heat to 400° F and cook for another 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  8. Allow chicken to cool for 5 minutes before carving.