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A plate with Mexican Slow Roasted Chicken.

Mexican Slow Roasted Chicken

Chef Jenn
Super tender and infused with flavor, Mexican Slow Roasted Chicken is perfect for dinner. Or, shred the meat to use in tacos, burritos, bowls, and more!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, tex-mex
Servings 6 servings
Calories 295 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken broken down into breasts and leg quarters
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • ground black pepper
  • 1 14 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • 1 jalapeno

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  • Season the chicken pieces with salt, Mexican oregano, paprika, cumin, and ground black pepper.
  • Add the undrained can of tomatoes, chopped onion, garlic, and jalapeno to a large baking dish.
  • Add the seasoned and cut up chicken to the baking dish on top of the vegetables.
  • Roast for about 1.5 - 2 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
  • Transfer the chicken to a serving plate, and when cool enough to handle, pull it apart with a fork and discard the bones and any fat.
  • Puree the tomato mixture from under the chicken, then season it with salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot, with the tomato sauce spooned over the top.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Don’t cover the chicken. This dish will roast low and slow in the oven.
  • You can use already cut chicken, if you prefer. Thighs and breasts are delicious. Use bone-in and skin-on chicken for the best flavor.
  • Actual cooking time will vary depending on the size of the chicken pieces, the size of the baking dish, and how cold the chicken was when it went into the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1breastCalories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 24gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 379mgPotassium: 408mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 365IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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