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3. Brown paper bag chipotle-lime chicken recipe

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole chicken
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 grocery-size brown paper bag

Directions:

  1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Clean and dry the chicken.
  3. Generously season the outside and inside with salt and pepper, then season with the chipotle powder, cumin and garlic.
  4. Squeeze the lime juice all over the chicken.
  5. Place the chicken in the brown paper bag, fold the end, and seal tightly, then place it on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 1-1/2 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  7. Remove the chicken, and let it rest.
  8. Carve the chicken, and serve hot.

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