Looking for a roast chicken recipe with bold flavour and minimal effort? This Tinga Roast Chicken is made with Casa Bonita Tinga Seasoning, a simple compound butter, and a bed of potatoes and carrots that roast right alongside the chicken for an easy all-in-one dinner.
Recipe by our friend and frequent collaborator Chef Kyle Crawford and made with Casa Bonita Chicken Tinga Seasoning, this Tinga Roast Chicken transforms a simple weeknight staple into something deeply savoury, smoky, and just a little bit indulgent.
Watch the video below for easy-to-follow instructions and get cooking today!
Tinga Roast Chicken
For the full ingredients and steps to follow, see below:
Ingredients:
1 whole chicken (about 2 lbs), spatchcocked
1 packet Casa Bonita Tinga Seasoning
1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
Zest from ½ lemon
Pinch of salt & pepper
2 cloves garlic, grated
2 potatoes, sliced
2 large carrots, sliced
Instructions:
1. Combine Casa Bonita Tinga Seasoning, butter, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper to create a compound butter.
2. Carefully rub the butter under the chicken skin and all over the exterior.
3. Arrange potatoes and carrots on a sheet pan, place a rack on top, and position the chicken over the vegetables.
4. Roast at 400°F for approximately 1½ hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
5. Serve with herbed crema, salsa verde, Casa Bonita Fire Roasted Salsa, or chimichurri.
This Tinga Roast Chicken is the kind of recipe that feels special without adding extra work in the kitchen. With juicy chicken, tender roasted vegetables, and bold Casa Bonita flavour in every bite, it’s an easy way to bring a Mexican-inspired dinner to the table any night of the week.
