Description
A tender halal chicken roast infused with zesty citrus and warm spices. Slow-cooked to perfection, this Caribbean-inspired dish features vibrant orange and lime marinade, aromatic cumin, and oregano, serving 8 with a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients
Boneless chicken thighs
4 lbs
Sea Salt
1 1/2 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp
Orange Juice
3/4 cup
Lime Juice
1/2 cup
Orange Zest
1 tsp
Lime Zest
1 tsp
Olive Oil
1/2 cup
Garlic
8 cloves, finely chopped
Oregano
2 tsp
Cumin
2 tsp
Cilantro
1/4 cup packed, chopped
Instructions
Prepare Roast
Using a paring knife, make shallow slits across chicken surface
Create Marinade
In a mixing bowl, combine zest, olive oil, citrus juices, spices, and garlic
Apply Rub
Coat entire chicken with marinade mixture until evenly covered
Slow Cooking
Place chicken in slow cooker with remaining marinade for cooking
Cook Low
Set cooker to LOW for 8 hours until meat reaches 195°F
Crust Creation
Transfer chicken to foil-lined sheet and bake at 400°F for 20 minutes
Rest and Serve
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing or shredding with two forks
Notes
Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor
Substitute halal-certified lamb or beef thighs if preferred
Internal temperature when using chicken should reach 165°F
Use fresh citrus for best tangy flavor
Baking creates a perfect outer crust while retaining juiciness
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 480
- Category: trends
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6.25 oz chicken
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 200mg