Roasted Chicken with Caribbean Spice Rub
Roasted Chicken with Caribbean Spice Rub brings bright lime and a whisper of rum to balance warm cinnamon, clove, and ginger, creating a juicy bird with crisp, bronzed skin. Hints of thyme and a touch of brown sugar round out the heat from cayenne and black pepper. Ideal for a relaxed weekend dinner or a festive gathering where bold, sunny flavors shine.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roasted Chicken with Caribbean Spice Rub, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 34 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
In a small bowl, stir together the lime juice, rum, and brown sugar; set the sauce aside.
- 3
Combine the cayenne pepper, clove, cinnamon, ginger, pepper, salt, and thyme leaves. Brush the chicken with oil, then coat it with the spice mixture.
- 4
Place the chicken in a roasting pan, and bake for about 90 minutes, until the juices run clear or a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 180 degrees F.
- 5
Baste the chicken with the reserved sauce every 20 minutes while it cooks.
- 6
Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- Calories 563.33 kcal High 28%
- Protein 95.21 g Good Source 190%
- Carbohydrate 4.95 g 2%
- Total Fat 14.84 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 0.68 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 318.02 mg High 106%
- Sodium 853.65 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 0.37 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 3.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 9.83 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.19 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 30.48 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 2.04 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.67 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Roasted Chicken with Caribbean Spice Rub is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 563.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roasted Chicken with Caribbean Spice Rub made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Thyme, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roasted Chicken with Caribbean Spice Rub?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 563.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roasted Chicken with Caribbean Spice Rub easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Roasted Chicken with Caribbean Spice Rub healthy?
- Roasted Chicken with Caribbean Spice Rub has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 563.33 calories and 95.21 g of protein, or 190% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 853.65 mg (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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