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Smoked Paprika Roast Chicken

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Smoked Paprika Roast Chicken

A beautifully russet whole roast chicken rubbed with smoked paprika and lemon. Working the spice rub under the skin as well as over it actually flavours the meat, rather than just seasoning the surface of the skin.

Total time
140 min
Prep
70 min
Cook
70 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Australian

Ingredients

1.8kgwhole chicken
3 tbspolive oil
2 tspsmoked paprika
1 tspgarlic powder
1 tspdried oregano
1/2 tspcumin
juice and zest of 1lemon
sea salt and cracked pepperto season
roasted potatoes and saladto serve

Instructions

1

Mix oil, smoked paprika, garlic, oregano, cumin, lemon zest and juice.

2

Rub all over and under the skin of the chicken.

3

Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

4

Roast at 200°C for 60-70 minutes until juices run clear.

5

Rest 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
1070
Protein
122g
Fat
60g
Carbs
3g
Fiber
1.2g
Sodium
385mg

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