Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 5 lb whole chicken
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened )
  • 2 tsp adobo
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp sazon
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 4 garlic cloves (finely minced)
  • 1/2 lemon (juiced)
  • 1/2 orange (juiced)
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste )
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste )

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place the chicken breast side down on a cutting board. Using kitchen shears, remove the backbone. Start by cutting from the neck end of the bird and make sure to cut through the ribs close to the spine. Open the rib cage and use a knife to score down the sternum. Allow the chicken to lay flat when you flip it over.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cumin, oregano, sazon, adobo, salt, and pepper.
  • Add half of the spice mixture to the softened butter and mix well. Add the minced garlic, lemon juice, and orange juice to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Place the chicken in a cast-iron skillet or an oven-safe dish. Spread the butter mixture all over the chicken and under the skin as well. Season the chicken all over with the remaining spices.
  • Bake for 45-48 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Enjoy!