Lunch: Cranberry and Lime-Leaf Drunken Chicken

A leisurely soak in a brine of cranberry juice, red wine, lime leaves, and herbs stained this chicken deep crimson before being roasted. The recipe takes its name from a classic Chinese method of marinating chicken in sweet rice wine — and proves that our

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Cranberries

Health and fertility benefits of Cranberry and Lime-Leaf Drunken Chicken

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Researchers believe that cranberries contain substances that prevent infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls. However, store-bought cranberry juice is typically all sugar - so make sure to stick with straight cranberries.

Ingredients

1 roasting chicken
2 c. cranberry juice
1 bottle red wine
Zest and juice from 2 oranges
Zest and juice from 2 lemons
1 c. cranberries
1/4 c. kaffir lime leaves
2 stalk lemongrass
1/4 c. peeled thinly sliced fresh ginger
1/4 c. fresh mint
2 tbsp. whole pink peppercorns
1 tbsp. whole black peppercorns
1 tbsp. kosher salt

Instructions

At least 8 hours before serving, place all ingredients in a steel or glass bowl or a pot that is large enough to hold chicken and liquid. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Pour marinating mixture through a sieve. Discard liquid, and put solid remainder in chicken cavity.
Place chicken in a roasting pan and cook uncovered until an internal thermometer reads 160 degrees F and skin is golden and crisp, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Let chicken sit 10 minutes before carving.

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