Caribbean-Spiced Roast Chicken
Tropical flavors make this chicken delicious. The chicken is flavored with lime, ginger, and spices, then roasted in the oven. The result is a tasty roasted chicken.
The chicken is basted with a sauce made from lime juice, rum, and sugar while it cooks.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 24, 2026Share
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Tropical flavors make this chicken delicious. The chicken is flavored with lime, ginger, and spices, then roasted in the oven. The result is a tasty roasted chicken.
The chicken is basted with a sauce made from lime juice, rum, and sugar while it cooks.
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Ingredients 12
1.5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 fluid ounces rum
1 tablespoon brown sugar
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
0.25 teaspoon ground clove
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 (3 pound) whole chicken
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
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Mix the lime juice, rum, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Set it aside.
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Mix the spices together. Brush the chicken with oil, then coat it with the spice mix.
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Put the chicken in a roasting pan and bake for about 90 minutes. Baste it with the sauce every 20 minutes. Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 508 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 29g
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Saturated Fat 8g
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Cholesterol 146mg
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Sodium 433mg
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Total Carbohydrate 5g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 46g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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