Directions

Prepare the Marinade

1. In a bowl, soak the guajillo chiles in hot water until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain the water.

2. In a blender, combine the onion, garlic, tomato, guajillo chiles, chipotles and adobo sauce, prunes, oregano, orange zest and juice, lime juice, salt, Maggi seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce.

3. Blend until smooth. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt if necessary. (The marinade should be tangy, smoky, and a little sweet from the prunes.)

Marinate the Chicken

1. Pat the chicken dry.

2. Rub the marinade all over, including under the skin and inside the cavity.

3. Place the chicken in a large bowl or resealable bag, cover, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or, ideally, overnight.

Roast the Chicken

1. Heat the oven to 325°F. Place the potatoes in a deep roasting pan, drizzle with olive oil, and season generously with salt. Toss to coat evenly.

2. Set a roasting rack or tray over the potatoes and place the marinated chicken breast-side down on the rack. Roast for 2 hours.

3. Carefully flip the chicken breast-side up and continue roasting for another 1½ hours, or until the internal temperature at the thigh reaches 165°F and the skin is browned.

4. Let the chicken rest for 15–20 minutes before carving. Serve the chicken with roasted potatoes, warm tortillas, beans, and salsa.