This guaranteed moist and juicy roasted chicken is seasoned with a blend of spices and roasted with lemon and onion to infuse flavor and moisture into the meat. Perfect for a comforting family meal or special occasion dinner.
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken about 4-5 lbs. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 2 teaspoons salt. 1 teaspoon black pepper. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1 teaspoon paprika. 1 lemon, halved. 1 onion, quartered.
Instructions: Warm the oven up to 425F 220C. Turn the chicken over and rinse it all over. Then, use paper towels to dry it off. Make sure the chicken is evenly covered with the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Squeeze the lemon halves over the chicken, and then put them inside along with the onion quarters. If you want even cooking, you can tie the legs together with kitchen twine. Toast or bake the chicken with the breast side facing up in a pan. If you stick a knife between the leg and thigh and try to pull out some juices, the meat should be 165F 75C inside. Roast it in a preheated oven for an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes. After taking the chicken out of the oven, let it sit for 10 minutes before cutting it up. If you want, you can serve it hot and top it with fresh herbs.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 75 minutes
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