Deluxe Chicken Recipe
Roasted chicken & cheese with Deluxe Tomatillo Sauce.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse the whole chicken and pat it dry with paper towels. Rub the chicken all over with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Roast the Chicken
Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste occasionally with the juices.
- 3
- 4
Add the Cheese
Once the chicken is done roasting, remove it from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes. Pour the tomatillo sauce over the chicken and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
- 5
Serve
Return the chicken to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot with additional tomatillo sauce on the side.
