Tex-Mex Roast Chicken

An easy tex-mex number to spur you on towards the weekend! Crispy roast chicken pieces coupled with wholesome spelt, a chunky black bean and corn chilli, lime-tossed leaves, and drizzles of chimichurri.

Tex-Mex Roast Chicken

with pearled spelt, blistered baby tomatoes & Pesto Princess Chimichurri

4.7

Hands on Time: 20 - 40 minutes

Overall Time: 45 - 60 minutes

Ingredients:

From your kitchen:

  • Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Water
  • Paper Towel
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  1. GET THE SPELT ON THE GO

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Rinse the spelt, place in a pot with the stock, and submerge in 250ml of water. Stir through, pop on a lid, and place over a medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer with the lid slightly ajar for 30-40 minutes until tender but still bouncy. Stir occasionally as the water is absorbed, only adding more if required during the cooking process. Remove from the heat on completion and drain if necessary.

  2. POP THE Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken IN TO ROAST

    Place the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken on a roasting tray and pat dry with paper towel. Coat in oil, half of the Mexican spice blend, and seasoning to taste. Roast in the hot oven for 30-35 minutes until cooked through and becoming crispy. Place the halved Baby Tomatoes in a bowl with a drizzle of oil and some seasoning. Toss to coat and set aside for step 4.

  3. MEXI VEGGIES

    Place a pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn for 3-4 minutes until charred. Stir through the remaining Mexican spice blend, the white Spring Onion slices, and the drained Black Beans. Fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and heated through. Remove the pan from the heat and cover to keep warm until serving.

  4. BLISTERED TOMATOES

    When the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken reaches the halfway mark, remove the tray from the oven and scatter around the dressed Baby Tomatoes. Return to the oven for the remaining roasting time until blistered.

  5. JUST BEFORE SERVING…

    Place the rinsed Green Leaves in a bowl with a drizzle of oil, a pinch of Lime zest, and some lime juice to taste. Season and toss to coat. Loosen the chimichurri with a tsp of olive oil and season to taste.

  6. SHINING TEX-MEX DINING!

    Make a bed of dressed leaves. Load up with the Pearled Spelt and the spicy Corn and beans. Top with the roast Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken and drizzle over the chimichurri. Garnish with the green Spring Onion slices and the remaining Lime wedge. Nice work, Chef!

  1. GET THE SPELT ON THE GO

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Rinse the spelt, place in a pot with the stock, and submerge in 500ml of water. Stir through, pop on a lid, and place over a medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer with the lid slightly ajar for 30-40 minutes until tender but still bouncy. Stir occasionally as the water is absorbed, only adding more if required during the cooking process. Remove from the heat on completion and drain if necessary.

  2. POP THE Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken IN TO ROAST

    Place the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken on a roasting tray and pat dry with paper towel. Coat in oil, half of the Mexican spice blend, and seasoning to taste. Roast in the hot oven for 30-35 minutes until cooked through and becoming crispy. Place the halved Baby Tomatoes in a bowl with a drizzle of oil and some seasoning. Toss to coat and set aside for step 4.

  3. MEXI VEGGIES

    Place a pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn for 4-5 minutes until charred. Stir through the remaining Mexican spice blend, the white Spring Onion slices, and the drained Black Beans. Fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and heated through. Remove the pan from the heat and cover to keep warm until serving.

  4. BLISTERED TOMATOES

    When the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken reaches the halfway mark, remove the tray from the oven and scatter around the dressed Baby Tomatoes. Return to the oven for the remaining roasting time until blistered.

  5. JUST BEFORE SERVING…

    Place the rinsed Green Leaves in a bowl with a drizzle of oil, a pinch of Lime zest, and some lime juice to taste. Season and toss to coat. Loosen the chimichurri with 1 tbsp of olive oil and season to taste.

  6. SHINING TEX-MEX DINING!

    Make a bed of dressed leaves. Load up with the Pearled Spelt and the spicy Corn and beans. Top with the roast Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken and drizzle over the chimichurri. Garnish with the green Spring Onion slices and any remaining Lime wedges. Nice work, Chef!

  1. GET THE SPELT ON THE GO

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Rinse the spelt, place in a pot with the stock, and submerge in 500ml of water. Stir through, pop on a lid, and place over a medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer with the lid slightly ajar for 30-40 minutes until tender but still bouncy. Stir occasionally as the water is absorbed, only adding more if required during the cooking process. Remove from the heat on completion and drain if necessary.

  2. POP THE Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken IN TO ROAST

    Place the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken on a roasting tray and pat dry with paper towel. Coat in oil, half of the Mexican spice blend, and seasoning to taste. Roast in the hot oven for 30-35 minutes until cooked through and becoming crispy. Place the halved Baby Tomatoes in a bowl with a drizzle of oil and some seasoning. Toss to coat and set aside for step 4.

  3. MEXI VEGGIES

    Place a pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn for 4-5 minutes until charred. Stir through the remaining Mexican spice blend, the white Spring Onion slices, and the drained Black Beans. Fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and heated through. Remove the pan from the heat and cover to keep warm until serving.

  4. BLISTERED TOMATOES

    When the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken reaches the halfway mark, remove the tray from the oven and scatter around the dressed Baby Tomatoes. Return to the oven for the remaining roasting time until blistered.

  5. JUST BEFORE SERVING…

    Place the rinsed Green Leaves in a bowl with a drizzle of oil, a pinch of Lime zest, and some lime juice to taste. Season and toss to coat. Loosen the chimichurri with 1 tbsp of olive oil and season to taste.

  6. SHINING TEX-MEX DINING!

    Make a bed of dressed leaves. Load up with the Pearled Spelt and the spicy Corn and beans. Top with the roast Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken and drizzle over the chimichurri. Garnish with the green Spring Onion slices and any remaining Lime wedges. Nice work, Chef!

  1. GET THE SPELT ON THE GO

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Rinse the spelt, place in a pot with the stock, and submerge in 1L of water. Stir through, pop on a lid, and place over a medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer with the lid slightly ajar for 30-40 minutes until tender but still bouncy. Stir occasionally as the water is absorbed, only adding more if required during the cooking process. Remove from the heat on completion and drain if necessary.

  2. POP THE Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken IN TO ROAST

    Place the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken on a large roasting tray and pat dry with paper towel. Coat in oil, half of the Mexican spice blend, and seasoning to taste. Roast in the hot oven for 35-40 minutes until cooked through and becoming crispy. Place the halved Baby Tomatoes in a bowl with a drizzle of oil and some seasoning. Toss to coat and set aside for step 4.

  3. MEXI VEGGIES

    Place a pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn for 4-5 minutes until charred. Stir through the remaining Mexican spice blend, the white Spring Onion slices, and the drained Black Beans. Fry for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and heated through. Remove the pan from the heat and cover to keep warm until serving.

  4. BLISTERED TOMATOES

    When the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken reaches the halfway mark, remove the tray from the oven and scatter around the dressed Baby Tomatoes. Return to the oven for the remaining roasting time until blistered.

  5. JUST BEFORE SERVING…

    Place the rinsed Green Leaves in a bowl with a drizzle of oil, a pinch of Lime zest, and some lime juice to taste. Season and toss to coat. Loosen the chimichurri with 2 tbsp of olive oil and season to taste.

  6. SHINING TEX-MEX DINING!

    Make a bed of dressed leaves. Load up with the Pearled Spelt and the spicy Corn and beans. Top with the roast Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken and drizzle over the chimichurri. Garnish with the green Spring Onion slices and any remaining Lime wedges. Nice work, Chef!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Tex-Mex Roast Chicken?

The preparation time for Tex-Mex Roast Chicken with pearled spelt, blistered baby tomatoes & Pesto Princess Chimichurri is between 20 and 40 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Tex-Mex Roast Chicken with pearled spelt, blistered baby tomatoes & Pesto Princess Chimichurri?

The total time required to make Tex-Mex Roast Chicken with pearled spelt, blistered baby tomatoes & Pesto Princess Chimichurri is between 45 and 60 minutes.

How many servings does Tex-Mex Roast Chicken provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Tex-Mex Roast Chicken?

Baby Tomatoes, Black Beans, Chicken, Corn, Free-range Chicken Pieces, Green Leaves, Lime, NOMU Mexican Spice Blend, Pearled Spelt, Pesto Princess Chimichurri, Spring Onion, Vegetable Stock

What is the nutritional information of Tex-Mex Roast Chicken?

Calories: , Carbs: grams, Fat: grams, Protein: grams, Sugar: grams, Salt: grams

How do I prepare Tex-Mex Roast Chicken?

SHINING TEX-MEX DINING!: Make a bed of dressed leaves. Load up with the pearled spelt and the spicy corn and beans. Top with the roast chicken and drizzle over the chimichurri. Garnish with the green spring onion slices and any remaining lime wedges. Nice work, Chef! GET THE SPELT ON THE GO: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Rinse the spelt, place in a pot with the stock, and submerge in 500ml of water. Stir through, pop on a lid, and place over a medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer with the lid slightly ajar for 30-40 minutes until tender but still bouncy. Stir occasionally as the water is absorbed, only adding more if required during the cooking process. Remove from the heat on completion and drain if necessary. POP THE CHICKEN IN TO ROAST: Place the chicken on a roasting tray and pat dry with paper towel. Coat in oil, half of the Mexican spice blend, and seasoning to taste. Roast in the hot oven for 30-35 minutes until cooked through and becoming crispy. Place the halved baby tomatoes in a bowl with a drizzle of oil and some seasoning. Toss to coat and set aside for step 4. MEXI VEGGIES: Place a pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the corn for 4-5 minutes until charred. Stir through the remaining Mexican spice blend, the white spring onion slices, and the drained black beans. Fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and heated through. Remove the pan from the heat and cover to keep warm until serving. BLISTERED TOMATOES: When the chicken reaches the halfway mark, remove the tray from the oven and scatter around the dressed baby tomatoes. Return to the oven for the remaining roasting time until blistered. JUST BEFORE SERVING…: Place the rinsed green leaves in a bowl with a drizzle of oil, a pinch of lime zest, and some lime juice to taste. Season and toss to coat. Loosen the chimichurri with 1 tbsp of olive oil and season to taste.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Tex-Mex Roast Chicken?

Baby Tomatoes, Black Beans, Chicken, Corn, Free-range Chicken Pieces, Green Leaves, Lime, NOMU Mexican Spice Blend, Pearled Spelt, Pesto Princess Chimichurri, Spring Onion, Vegetable Stock

How many calories does Tex-Mex Roast Chicken have?

calories

How much fat content does Tex-Mex Roast Chicken have?

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