1 large broiler-fryer whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
lime slices
2 large cloves garlic, minced
cilantro sprigs
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1. Truss chicken or tie drumsticks together.
2. In large glass bowl, mix together lime juice, olive oil, shallot, garlic, lime peel, oregano, salt, cumin and pepper. Place chicken in mixture, turning to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight, turning chicken several times.
3. At cooking time, pour off marinade and place chicken on rotisserie spit. Cook about 1 1/2 hours or until drumsticks move easily in their sockets and juices run clear. When done, a meat thermometer inserted into the thigh will register 190°F.
4. Remove chicken from rotisserie and place on rack; let sit about 10 minutes.
5. Move chicken to platter and discard strings.
6. Garnish with lime slices and cilantro sprigs.
Yield: makes 4 servings.
Per Serving: 505 calories; 54.7 g protein; 29.9 g total fat; 7.9 g saturated fat; 0.9 g carbohydrates; 176 mg cholesterol; 311 mg sodium.
Courtesy of National Chicken Council.