HOT SAUCE ROAST CHICKEN WITH TANGY KALE SALAD
In his cookbook "Amá: A Modern Tex-Mex Kitchen" (Chronicle Books, 2019), the chef Josef Centeno experiments with the Tex-Mex cuisine he grew up eating in San Antonio. Barbecue chicken played a significant role, and he reinterpreted those flavors with a chile paste-rubbed chicken that gets basted with hot sauce as it roasts. This simplified version requires less work and comes together with pantry staples. Slip a few pats of butter under the skin (this ensures the meat stays moist), toss together a dry rub made with chile powder, cumin and onion powder, then rub it all over the chicken. Pop it into the oven and baste with a combination of hot sauce and melted butter every 10 minutes. The crunchy kale salad pairs well with the tangy, buttery chicken. A pile of rice or beans would round out the meal.
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories dinner, poultry, main course
Time 2h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Pat the chicken dry using paper towels. Cut 5 tablespoons butter into thin slices, reserving the remaining 3 tablespoons. Season the cavity of the chicken generously with salt and pepper. Working with your fingers, carefully loosen the skin of the chicken by sliding your fingers between the skin and the meat. Slide the sliced butter between the skin and the breast and thigh meat, evenly distributing the pieces over the chicken. In a small bowl, toss the ground chipotle, cumin and onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Rub the mixture all over the chicken. Stuff the cavity with the lemon wedges.
- Tuck the wings behind the back of the chicken, crisscross the legs at the ankles and tie the legs together tightly using kitchen twine. Transfer the chicken, breast-side up, to the rack of a roasting pan and roast until the skin is crisp and lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Lower the heat to 350 degrees and roast another 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter with the hot sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Set aside 2 tablespoons hot sauce mixture, for finishing the chicken. After the chicken has roasted for 30 minutes at 350 degrees, working in three or four batches, brush the baste all over the top and sides of the chicken every 10 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 degrees, 30 to 40 minutes more. Make sure to cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees and the juices run clear. Remove the chicken from the oven, brush with the reserved 2 tablespoons hot sauce mixture, and let rest for 15 minutes.
- While the chicken rests, prepare the cabbage and kale slaw: Add the vinaigrette ingredients to a small jar and shake to combine. Set aside. Toss the cabbage, kale and herbs in a large bowl with the vinaigrette; season to taste with salt and pepper. Carve the chicken, breaking it down to eight pieces or slicing as desired, transfer to a platter and drizzle with any juices from the roasting pan. Serve immediately with slaw.
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Abdul Rahman Abdul Gafar
[email protected]The chicken was a bit overcooked, but the kale salad was delicious. I would recommend cooking the chicken for a shorter amount of time.
DB_ Daniyal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of kale, but I loved this salad. The dressing was really flavorful and the kale was nice and crispy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Pushpa Kumara
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the kale salad is a great way to add some freshness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.
almijan nur
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the kale salad was amazing. I would recommend using a different recipe for the chicken.
Asha Mccarthy
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the kale salad was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Cdrsurya Cdr
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes! The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the kale salad is a great way to get your veggies in. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ahsanbazmi Ahsanbazmi036
[email protected]The chicken was a bit overcooked, but the kale salad was delicious. I would recommend cooking the chicken for a shorter amount of time.
Mr Suhan Yt
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of kale, but I loved this salad. The dressing was really flavorful and the kale was nice and crispy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Tshepiso Mogapi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was flavorful and moist, and the kale salad was a great way to add some freshness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Iqra raza
[email protected]The chicken was a bit bland, but the kale salad was amazing. I would recommend using a different recipe for the chicken.
Maheenn Rajpoot
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out perfectly. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy. The kale salad was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
SR GAMING 3210
[email protected]This was the best roast chicken I've ever had! The hot sauce gave it a nice kick, and the kale salad was a great way to cool things down. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sara Jones
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the kale salad was delicious. I would recommend using a different recipe for the chicken.
Banuka Pramod
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the kale salad was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Eduardo Kauan
[email protected]This hot sauce roast chicken recipe is a winner! The chicken came out juicy and flavorful, with a crispy skin that was out of this world. The tangy kale salad was the perfect accompaniment, and it helped to balance out the heat of the chicken. I'll d