Welcome to our lime roast chicken culinary adventure. We will awaken your senses transporting you to a world of a vibrant fusion of flavors. We are diving headfirst into the world of lime roast chicken with an amazing sesame ginger dressing.

In this culinary masterpiece, we’ll walk you through the roasting chicken process. We are sharing with you how to roast it to tender perfection. Infusing it with the bright and refreshing essence of fresh limes. That’s just the beginning. The real star of the show is our homemade sesame ginger dressing. A blend of nutty, savory, and slightly spicy notes takes this dish to a whole new level.

This is a dish I’ve put on restaurant menus. Where it became a star, one of the most popular menu items. The dish had humble beginnings. It started as lime-baked chicken thighs with a sesame ginger dipping sauce. Over time it evolved to what I’m sharing with you now.

Lime Roast Chicken And Sesame Ginger Dressing Ingredients Deep Dive

The magic of this dish lies in the harmonious marriage of ingredients. The lime thyme and ginger infuse the chicken with a tangy zesty Asian-inspired flair. The contrast between the bright, citrusy chicken and the savory, nutty dressing creates a symphony of flavors. Add in creamy potato mash and fresh pickled tomato. Now you’ve got an explosion of flavors and textures.

Lime Roast Chicken

1 Perfectly roasted lime thyme and ginger chicken.

The lime roast chicken is a dish I’ve done many times. I place fresh limes, thyme, and grated ginger into the chicken cavity. I also slip ginger lime-flavored butter under the chicken skin. The is a process called barding which keeps the chicken moist and juicy when roasted.

• Whole Chicken — Look for chicken that is plump, with a healthy pale skin color. It should have a fresh aroma and feel firm to the touch. Whole chicken offers a classic, mild poultry flavor that serves as a versatile ingredient.
• Fresh Limes — Select limes that are firm, with bright, glossy skin. Avoid limes that are overly soft or wrinkled. The limes contribute a zesty, tangy, and refreshing citrus flavor with a hint of sweetness. My sister grows these small amazing limes that are overly juicy for their size. We’re using the juice, zest, and whole limes.
• Fresh Thyme — Choose fresh thyme sprigs with vibrant green leaves and a strong, aromatic scent. We are lucky as fresh thyme grows wild in our garden. Fresh thyme imparts earthy, herbal, and slightly floral notes to our lime roast chicken. Enhancing the flavor of the chicken.
• Ginger — Look for ginger with smooth, unblemished skin. Fresh ginger should feel firm and have a spicy gingery aroma. Ginger adds a warm, slightly spicy, and aromatic quality. Bringing a delightful kick to the chicken.
• Unsalted Butter — Source local organic butter. Butter contributes a rich, creamy, and savory quality to the chicken. While helping it stay moist during roasting.

Sesame Ginger Dressing Ingredients

• ¼ cup Sesame oil.
• 1 tbsp Ginger (grated).
• Leek heart (center of the leek).

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• Sesame Oil — Sesame oil introduces a nutty richness and depth of flavor to the sauce. Use quality Korean sesame oil. They have some of the best available.
• Grated Ginger — Ginger introduces a comforting warmth and a mild spiciness to the dressing. As it infuses, its juices will gradually amalgamate with the sesame oil. Look for ginger that is hard with no blemishes.
• Leek Heart (Center of the Leek) — The leek heart adds a mild oniony sweetness. The center of the leek is soft, sweet, and tender. It helps balance the ginger’s heat.

Potato Mash Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized Agria, Yukon Gold, or Russet potatoes.
• 100g (5.53oz) Salted butter.
• ½ cup Heavy cream.
• Himalayan pink salt and ground white pepper.

• Potatoes — When selecting potatoes, look for ones that are firm and free from blemishes or green spots. For potato mash, Agria, Yukon Gold, or Russet varieties work well due to their creamy texture and flavor. These potato varieties have a neutral, slightly buttery flavor.
• Salted Butter — Choose quality locally sourced salted butter. Salted butter adds a rich, salty, and creamy element to your mashed potatoes, enhancing their overall taste.
• Heavy Cream — Opt for fresh, high-fat heavy cream. This will give you the creamiest consistency in your mashed potatoes. Heavy cream when reduced is thick, rich, and mildly sweet. It is delicious with mashed potatoes.

Quick Pickled Tomatoes Ingredients

• 2 Tomatoes.
• 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar.
• 1 sprig of Fresh rosemary.
• Himalayan pink salt and freshly ground black pepper.

• Tomatoes — When selecting fresh tomatoes, choose ones that are firm and smooth. The color should be vibrant and uniform, depending on the variety. I love tomatoes and often use Heirloom, Beefsteak, or cherry tomatoes. Fresh tomatoes offer a bright, juicy, and slightly sweet flavor.
• Apple Cider Vinegar — When buying apple cider vinegar, opt for raw, unfiltered, and unpasteurized varieties if possible. Apple cider vinegar has a tangy, slightly sweet, and fruity flavor. When combined with the tomatoes it brings out their natural flavors.
• Fresh Rosemary — Look for fresh rosemary that is not wilted or discolored. Fresh rosemary adds an herbaceous earthy flavor to food. We are blessed as rosemary grows wild in our garden.

Lime Roast Chicken With Sesame Ginger Dressing Recipe

Our lime roast chicken with sesame ginger dressing is a culinary masterpiece. That captivates with its exceptional flavor and appeal. What makes this recipe so extraordinary is the combination of vibrant elements. They work harmoniously together. Resulting in a dish that is nothing short of exceptional.

• Here is the detailed lime roast chicken recipe — Convection Oven-Roasted Lime Thyme And Ginger Chicken.

Preparing And Roasting The Chicken

• Preheat your oven to 210°C (410°F). For a convection oven 190°C (375°F), or gas mark 6.

1. Start by washing the chicken and patting it dry with paper towels. Divide the limes into two piles. Quarter and remove any seeds from the first half. Zest and juice the second half.
   • Place the quartered limes into a bowl with the first half of thyme and grated ginger. Add sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Using your hands squish the limes and thyme together releasing the juice from the limes and natural herb oils from the thyme.
   • Rub the lime mixture over the entire chicken, and place the remainder of the mixture into the cavity.

Barding The Whole Chicken

2. Combine the softened butter, lime zest, and juice, and the second half of the thyme in a bowl. Whisk them together until the lime juice is incorporated into the butter.

• Slide your fingers between the skin and chicken breast. Place the butter under the skin so it evenly covers the entire breast.

Trussing The Chicken

3. First, cut two slits into the fatty flaps on the outside of the cavity. Now place the left chicken leg through the right slit and the right chicken leg through the left slit. Or you can tie the legs together with culinary twine.
   • Now tuck the wings under the chicken. So they are tightly positioned on the back. This will stop them from drying out.

Mix oil and sea salt together, and drizzle the seasoned oil over the chicken. Rub it into the skin. This helps achieve a crispy, golden-brown skin.

Lime Roast Chicken Cooking Time And Temperatures

4. Place the seasoned chicken on a baking tray lined with a silicon pad or parchment paper. Put the seasoned chicken into the preheated oven. Here are the recommended oven temperatures:

• Start the chicken in a hot oven. 210°C (410°F). For a convection oven 190°C (375°F), or gas mark 6. for the first 25-30 minutes.
• Then lower the temperature to 180°C (355°F). For a convection oven 160°C (320°F), or gas mark 4. Until cooked.

I baste the lime roast chicken with the flavored roasting juices. This gives the chicken another layer of moisture. I baste every 30-35 minutes.

• Once the chicken is cooked remove from the oven. Rest the chicken for 10-15 minutes, you can cover the roast chicken with aluminum foil to keep it hot. Now you’re ready to carve your delicious lime roast chicken.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

5. As the chicken roasts, turn your attention to achieving that perfect mashed potatoes. Begin by peeling the potatoes and cutting them into evenly sized chunks. This ensures they cook uniformly and yield a consistent texture.
   • Take a large saucepan, fill it with salted water, and bring it to a rolling boil. Add the potato chunks and let them simmer gently until they become tender. They will easily be pierced with a fork, which usually takes around 20-25 minutes.

• Once the potatoes are cooked to perfection, drain them and return them to the pot. Give them a moment to rest, allowing the steam to help dry them slightly. Now, it’s time to get mashing. Break down the potatoes until they reach a smooth and creamy consistency.

• To reduce the cream and butter. Grab a small pan and combine the cream, butter, and a generous pinch of sea salt. Let the mixture come to a rolling boil and allow it to reduce by three-quarters. This reduction thickens the cream, ensuring it lends a velvety and exceptional creamy texture when added to the mashed potatoes.

• Using a spatula, gently fold the hot cream into the mashed potatoes, ensuring they blend together seamlessly. The result? Smooth, velvety, and creamy perfection. Take a moment to taste and adjust the seasoning. If you decide to add pepper, opt for white pepper to maintain the pristine appearance of the mash.

Sesame Ginger Dressing

6. Thinly slice the leeks and add them to a heat-proof bowl. Along with the second measure of grated ginger. Place the sesame oil into a saucepan. Heat until it starts to smoke. Carefully and slowly pour the smoking sesame oil over the sliced leeks and grated ginger. It will sizzle and foam this is normal. Let the sesame ginger dressing sit at room temperature uncovered until cooled.

Quick Pickled Tomatoes

7. Wash and quarter the tomatoes. Remove the seeds and thinly slice the flesh. Place the sliced tomatoes into a bowl. Finely chop the fresh rosemary and add it to the tomatoes. Add the apple cider vinegar, a pinch of sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix well and let the pickled tomatoes sit for at least 30 minutes.

• Pickling tomatoes is one of my favorite ways of eating tomatoes. The pickling process removes any access moisture from the tomatoes. This refines their flavor and adds a fresh flavor dimension to dishes.

Plating Your Lime Roast Chicken With Sesame Ginger Dressing

This is the opportunity to showcase the vibrant flavors and visual appeal of this delicious lime roast chicken dish. Here’s how to elevate the presentation that’s both inviting and appetizing.

Carefully cut the tender juicy chicken breast off the whole chicken. Slice into 4 or 5 even pieces. Place the potato mash onto the plate, and add the sliced chicken. Place the pickled tomato on top of the sliced chicken.

• You can cut the chicken into quarters and serve it that way. The way you portion the chicken is up to you. However, make it look visually appealing.

Drizzle over the sesame ginger dressing, making sure to add some of the thinly sliced leek. Garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme leaves. You can also sprinkle over some freshly cracked back pepper, this is optional.

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Lime Roast Chicken With Sesame Ginger Dressing Your Citrus Ginger Infusion

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PREP TIME: | 20 minutes mins

COOK TIME: | 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

RESTING TIME: | 15 minutes mins

TOTAL TIME: | 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

SERVINGS: | 4 people

AUTHOR: | Shannon The Helpful Chef

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DISH SUMMARY

Discover the perfect blend of zesty lime and aromatic ginger. In our lime roast chicken with sesame ginger dressing. Add this to your culinary repertoire.

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Ingredients

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• ▢ 1 Roast chicken lime thyme and ginger infused

Sesame Ginger Dressing

• ▢ ½ cup Sesame oil
• ▢ 1 tbsp Ginger finely grated
• ▢ 1 small Leek heart or center

Potato Mash

• ▢ 4 medium-sized Potatoes Agria, Yukon Gold, or Russet
• ▢ 100 g Butter salted
• ▢ ½ cup Heavy cream
• ▢ Himalayan pink salt and ground white pepper

Quick Pickled Tomatoes

• ▢ 2 Tomatoes Heirloom, Beefsteak, or Cherry
• ▢ 1 tbsp Vinegar apple cider
• ▢ 1 sprig Fresh rosemary
• ▢ Himalayan pink salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

SHOWHIDE

• Here is the detailed lime roast chicken recipe — Convection Oven-Roasted Lime Thyme And Ginger Chicken.
  
• Preheat your oven to 210 °C. For a convection oven 190 °C, or gas mark 6.

  Preparing And Roasting The Chicken — Start by washing the chicken and patting it dry with paper towels. Divide the limes into two piles. Quarter and remove any seeds from the first half. Zest and juice the second half.

  Place the quartered limes into a bowl with the first half of thyme and grated ginger. Add sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Using your hands squish the limes and thyme together releasing the juice from the limes and natural herb oils from the thyme.

  Rub the lime mixture over the entire chicken, and place the remainder of the mixture into the cavity.
  
• Barding The Chicken — Combine the softened butter, lime zest, and juice, and the second half of the thyme in a bowl. Whisk them together until the lime juice is incorporated into the butter.

  Slide your fingers between the skin and chicken breast. Place the butter under the skin so it evenly covers the entire breast.
  
• Trussing The Chicken — First, cut two slits into the fatty flaps on the outside of the cavity. Now place the left chicken leg through the right slit and the right chicken leg through the left slit. Or you can tie the legs together with culinary twine.

  Now tuck the wings under the chicken. So they are tightly positioned on the back. This will stop them from drying out.

  Mix oil and sea salt together, and drizzle the seasoned oil over the chicken. Rub it into the skin. This helps achieve a crispy, golden-brown skin.
  
• Roasting The Chicken — Place the seasoned chicken on a baking tray lined with a silicon pad or parchment paper. Put the seasoned chicken into the preheated oven.

  Here are the recommended oven temperatures:

  Start the chicken in a hot oven. 210 °C. For a convection oven 190 °C, or gas mark 6. for the first 25-30 minutes.

  Then lower the temperature to 180 °C. For a convection oven 160 °C, or gas mark 4. Until cooked.

  I baste the lime roast chicken with the flavored roasting juices. This gives the chicken another layer of moisture. I baste every 30-35 minutes.

  Once the chicken is cooked remove from the oven. Rest the chicken for 10-15 minutes, you can cover the roast chicken with aluminum foil to keep it hot. Now you’re ready to carve your delicious lime roast chicken.
  
• Creamy Mashed Potatoes — As the chicken roasts, turn your attention to achieving that perfect mashed potatoes. Begin by peeling the potatoes and cutting them into evenly sized chunks. This ensures they cook uniformly and yield a consistent texture.

  Take a large saucepan, fill it with salted water, and bring it to a rolling boil. Add the potato chunks and let them simmer gently until they become tender. They will easily be pierced with a fork, which usually takes around 20-25 minutes.

  Once the potatoes are cooked to perfection, drain them and return them to the pot. Give them a moment to rest, allowing the steam to help dry them slightly. Now, it’s time to get mashing. Break down the potatoes until they reach a smooth and creamy consistency.
  
• To reduce the cream and butter. Grab a small pan and combine the cream, butter, and a generous pinch of sea salt. Let the mixture come to a rolling boil and allow it to reduce by three-quarters. This reduction thickens the cream, ensuring it lends a velvety and exceptional creamy texture when added to the mashed potatoes.

  Using a spatula, gently fold the hot cream into the mashed potatoes, ensuring they blend together seamlessly. The result? Smooth, velvety, and creamy perfection. Take a moment to taste and adjust the seasoning. If you decide to add pepper, opt for white pepper to maintain the pristine appearance of the mash.
  
• Sesame Ginger Dressing — Thinly slice the leeks and add them to a heat-proof bowl. Along with the second measure of grated ginger. Place the sesame oil into a saucepan. Heat until it starts to smoke. Carefully and slowly pour the smoking sesame oil over the sliced leeks and grated ginger. It will sizzle and foam this is normal. Let the sesame ginger dressing sit at room temperature uncovered until cooled.
  
• Quick Pickled Tomatoes — Wash and quarter the tomatoes. Remove the seeds and thinly slice the flesh. Place the sliced tomatoes into a bowl. Finely chop the fresh rosemary and add it to the tomatoes. Add the apple cider vinegar, a pinch of sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix well and let the pickled tomatoes sit for at least 30 minutes.
  
• Plating — Carefully cut the tender juicy chicken breast off the whole chicken. Slice into 4 or 5 even pieces. Place the potato mash onto the plate, and add the sliced chicken. Place the pickled tomato on top of the sliced chicken.

  Drizzle over the sesame ginger dressing, making sure to add some of the thinly sliced leek. Garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme leaves. You can also sprinkle over some freshly cracked back pepper, this is optional.

  You can cut the chicken into quarters and serve it that way. The way you portion the chicken is up to you. However, make it look visually appealing.
  

Chef Tips

• Chefs Pro Tip — Grate the ginger using a handheld grater or Microplane. Ginger is fibrous and when finely grated this breaks down those fibers. And also releases natural essence making the ginger aromatic and pungent.
• Chefs Pro Tip — Barding, is highly underrated and often overlooked. This is a timeless culinary method that plays an important role. In preserving the juicy tenderness of the entire lime thyme and ginger chicken. It’s a traditional practice that involves introducing seasoned fats like butter into the meat. Infusing bursts of flavor and moisture. This is the method to keep your roast chicken not only moist and tender but adds intense flavor as well.

ROASTING THE CHICKEN

• Chefs Pro Tip — For a convection oven, your approximate cooking time is 15 minutes per lb or 30 minutes per kg. In a regular oven, your approximate cooking time is 25 minutes per lb or 45 minutes per kg.
• When you think the chicken is cooked check the temperature with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be between 70-75°C (158-167°F).
• This should be done in the thickest part of the chicken. Between the thigh and breast or in the center of the breast. Make sure you don’t touch any bone with the meat thermometer.

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES

• Chefs Pro Tip — When mashing potatoes you have a couple of options. Use a potato masher, or you can either use a potato ricer or press the potatoes through a sieve. I personally prefer using a sieve as it creates an exceptionally smooth texture, though it may take a bit of time. Trust me, the end result will be well worth the effort!
• Chefs Pro Tip — When reducing the cream. You’ll know the cream is ready when the bubbles become small, and the mixture visibly thickens. At this point, remove it from the heat to prevent overreducing.

Nutrition

Serving>1serve | Calories>712kcal | Carbohydrates>44g | Protein>6g | Fat>59g | Saturated Fat>24g | Polyunsaturated Fat>13g | Monounsaturated Fat>19g | Trans Fat>1g | Cholesterol>87mg | Sodium>192mg | Potassium>1125mg | Fiber>6g | Sugar>5g | Vitamin A>1950IU | Vitamin C>53mg | Calcium>71mg | Iron>2mg

COURSE:

Main Course

CUISINE:

Fusion

KEYWORD:

Limes

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Potato Mash

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Roast Chicken

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