Chipotle Glazed Roast Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
Succulent, smoky, and subtly sweet, this Chipotle Glazed Roast Chicken with Sweet Potatoes is the perfect centerpiece for any dinner table. A whole roast chicken is bathed in a bold and flavorful glaze made with smoky chipotle peppers in adobo, zesty lime juice, sweet honey, and a warm blend of spices like cumin and smoked paprika. Nestled alongside the chicken are tender, caramelized sweet potatoes, roasted to perfection and finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness. With its combination of vibrant flavors and crispy, golden-brown skin, this dish delivers a harmonious balance of heat, sweetness, and savoriness in every bite. Ready in just over an hour, this one-pan recipe is easy enough for a weeknight dinner yet impressive enough to wow guests at your next gathering. Perfectly seasoned, nutrient-packed, and irresistibly delicious, this roast chicken recipe is a true crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 lbs Whole chicken
- 2 lbs Sweet potatoes
- 2 pieces Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons Adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse and pat dry the whole chicken with paper towels. Set aside.
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes and toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Spread the sweet potatoes evenly in a large roasting pan.
In a blender or food processor, combine the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 3/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and lime juice. Blend until smooth to create the chipotle glaze.
Brush half of the chipotle glaze generously over the entire chicken, including under the skin for added flavor.
Place the chicken on top of the sweet potatoes in the roasting pan, breast side up.
Roast the chicken and sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the breast and the juices run clear.
Halfway through the roasting process, brush the remaining chipotle glaze onto the chicken for a deeper flavor and caramelization.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Sprinkle the roasted sweet potatoes with chopped fresh cilantro.
Serve the chipotle glazed roast chicken alongside the caramelized sweet potatoes and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 58.9 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 136 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 6186 mg | 269% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.1 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.2 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.5 g | ||
| Protein | 51.9 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 385 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 812 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
