Tex-Mex Roasted Chicken

Directions

Combine first 6 ingredients; stir well and set aside.

Remove giblets and neck from chicken and discard.

Rinse chicken and pat dry.

Rub outside of chicken with spice mixture.

Place chicken, breast side down in a deep 3 qt. casserole.

Cover with wax paper and microwave at high 8 to 9 min.

Turn chicken, breast side up and microwave covered with wax paper at high 8 to 9 min.

Remove chicken to serving platter.

Reserve drippings in casserole.

Let chicken stand covered 15 min.

Add vegetables to drippings; toss to coat.

Microwave at high 3 to 4 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring halfway through cooking process.

Arrange vegetables around chicken.