Citrus-Basted Chicken Recipe

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Citrus-Basted Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Rinse chicken in cold running water. Drain, pat dry inside and out with paper towel. Place orange and lemon slices inside chicken.
  2. Spray inside of rotisserie basket with nonstick vegetable coating spray; place chicken on the spit and screw spit into the basket. Center chicken on spit with wings downward, legs upward. Place basket with chicken inside the rotisserie.
  3. Combine 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and lime juice. Brush 1/3 of mixture over chicken. Reserve remaining mixture.
  4. Close rotisserie door. Plug inches Be certain unit rotates freely. Cook until juices run clear and thermometer inserted in breast registers 185°F (approximately 60 to 65 minutes). Brush with remaining mixture during last 15 minutes of cooking.
  5. Meanwhile, combine remaining 1/2 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, honey and cornstarch in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until boiling. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened and clear. Serve as sauce with chicken.
  6. Open rotisserie door. Grasp end of spit and basket with pot holders and place on a heatproof work surface. Remove chicken to warm platter to serve. Refrigerate leftovers.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 570.51 Kcal (2389 kJ)
Calories from fat 142.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.87g 24%
Cholesterol 1039.65mg 347%
Sodium 306.97mg 13%
Potassium 1098.79mg 23%
Total Carbs 28.15g 9%
Sugars 16.13g 65%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
Protein 72.36g 145%
Vitamin C 117.5mg 196%
Vitamin A 11.9mg 397%
Iron 24mg 133%
Calcium 63.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 110.35 Kcal (462 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.07g 24%
Cholesterol 201.09mg 347%
Sodium 59.37mg 13%
Potassium 212.52mg 23%
Total Carbs 5.44g 9%
Sugars 3.12g 65%
Dietary Fiber 0.21g 4%
Protein 14g 145%
Vitamin C 22.7mg 196%
Vitamin A 2.3mg 397%
Iron 4.6mg 133%
Calcium 12.3mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.5
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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