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Cuban butter roast chicken in a cast iron skillet.
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Cuban Butter Roast Chicken

This Cuban butter roast chicken is tender, juicy, and super flavorful. It comes out perfect every single time!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Cuban
Servings: 4
Calories: 798kcal
Author: Julie Maestre

Ingredients

  • 5 lb whole chicken
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sazon
  • 1 teaspoon adobo
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice or lemon zest optional
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Tie the chicken legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wings underneath the breast.
  • In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, garlic, cilantro, lemon, oregano, cumin, sazon, adobo, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  • Spread the butter mixture all over the chicken. Underneath the skin as well.
  • Sprinkle a little extra salt over the chicken and bake uncovered for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F.
  • Once the chicken is done cooking, allow it to sit for 8-10 minutes before slicing into it. Serve it with the pan drippings, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don't feel like cooking a whole chicken? Use chicken thighs or the cut of your choice. Just keep in mind that cooking time will vary.
  • It is crucial that you use a meat thermometer otherwise you may overcook or undercook your chicken. For a perfect juicy chicken, cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Spread the butter mixture under the skin of the chicken as well.
  • For extra flavor, sprinkle a little Kosher salt on top of the chicken right before placing it in the oven.
  • Once the chicken is done cooking, let it sit for 8-10 minutes before slicing into it. For best results, serve it with the pan drippings.

Nutrition

Calories: 798kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 265mg | Sodium: 1662mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 1111IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg