*If wanting to make chicken broth save the backbone in a gallon size freezer bag and place in the freezer. Once you have collected about 1 to 2 lbs of chicken bones use to make chicken broth.*
Flip chicken on to the back so that the breast is facing upright.
Using your whole weight press on the center of the breast and press down until the chicken appears almost flat.
Using your fingers separates the skin from the meat being careful not to rip or tear the skin.
Flipping up the skin to pour Jalapeno sauce on.
Take an oven-safe frying pan and place the chicken breast side up in the pan.
Take the sauce from the food processor and pour a small amount under the skin of the breast.
Flip the chicken over to its back and pour some sauce on the underside of the chicken.
Jalapeno sauce poured on the back of the chicken.
Flip the chicken back over so the breast is facing upright.
Pour remaining sauce on top of the chicken breast.
Add Brussel sprouts to the pan.
* 1 cup Brussel Sprouts or other Vegetable
Next, place the pan in the oven and place the lid on.
After 25 minutes remove the lid and continue to bake for 20 to 35 minutes.
If necessary cook an additional 10 -15 minutes.
Open the oven and spread the coconut oil all over the skin of the chicken and turn the oven on to broil for 2 – 4 minutes until the skin crisps up.
1 tbsp coconut oil
Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 to 20 minutes then cut up and serve.
Serve with a couple of teaspoons of sauce on top of chicken.
Optional: serve with a little sour cream, cilantro, and slices of lime.