Roast Capon with Chili Cilantro Rub and Roasted Carrots

Elevate your dinner table with this Roast Capon featuring a bold Chili Cilantro Rub and perfectly caramelized Roasted Carrots. This recipe transforms an already impressive capon into a flavor-packed centerpiece, thanks to a vibrant blend of fresh cilantro, zesty lime juice, aromatic garlic, and a kick of red chili flakes—all infused into the meat with a generous rub. The accompanying roasted carrots are coated in a delectable mix of melted butter, honey, and cumin, delivering a sweet and spiced side that pairs beautifully with the juicy, tender poultry. With a quick 25-minute prep and oven roasting that fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas, this dish is both approachable and elegant, ideal for holiday feasts or special gatherings. Serve it with the pan's savory juices drizzled on top, and watch it become the star of your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:145 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 whole (approximately 6-7 lbs) capon
• 1 cup, packed cilantro leaves
• 2 teaspoons red chili flakes
• 4 large garlic cloves
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 medium carrots
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons, melted butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional, for garnish) parsley leaves

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Rinse the capon under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Remove any excess fat or giblets if present.

Step 3

In a food processor or blender, combine the cilantro leaves, red chili flakes, garlic cloves, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until a coarse paste forms.

Step 4

Rub the chili cilantro mixture generously over the entire capon, including under the skin and inside the cavity.

Step 5

Place the capon breast-side up on a roasting rack set inside a large roasting pan. Tuck the wings under and tie the legs together with kitchen twine.

Step 6

Peel the carrots and slice them in half lengthwise. In a bowl, toss the carrots with melted butter, honey, ground cumin, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Arrange the seasoned carrots around the capon in the roasting pan.

Step 8

Roast the capon in the preheated oven for approximately 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the breast and 175°F (79°C) in the thigh.

Step 9

Every 30 minutes, baste the capon with the pan juices to keep the meat moist and flavorful.

Step 10

If the carrots begin to overbrown, remove them from the pan and set aside, then return them to the pan during the last 15 minutes of cooking.

Step 11

Once the capon is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.

Step 12

Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving platter and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Step 13

Carve the capon and serve alongside the roasted carrots. Pour any additional pan juices over the meat for added flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3760.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6640.3

Total Fat 354.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 103.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.6g
Cholesterol 2243.0mg	0%
Sodium 7282.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 113.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.5g	0%
Total Sugars 63.2g
Protein 694.7g	0%

Vitamin D 276.6IU	0%
Calcium 883.7mg	0%
Iron 44.0mg	0%
Potassium 10259.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.7%

Protein: 43.2%

Carbs: 7.0%