A vibrant coating of smoky paprika is all it takes to turn basic roasted chicken into something special.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Smoked Paprika Roasted Chicken.
1. Info for Smoked Paprika Roasted Chicken
- Cook Time: 1 hr 40 min
- Total Time: 1 hr 40 min
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 559 kcal
2. Ingredients for Smoked Paprika Roasted Chicken
- 1 whole roasting chicken (4-5 lb.)
- 2 tsp. salt
- Black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. butter (softened)
- 2 Tbsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp. dried parsley leaves
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
3. Directions:
3.1 Preheat
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Preheat the oven to 425°F.
3.2 Prep
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Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and position a wire rack in the pan.
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Remove the giblets from the cavity of the chicken and discard.
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Liberally season the chicken inside and out with the salt and black pepper.
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With clean hands, rub the butter all over the surface of the chicken, and under the breast skin.
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Sprinkle the smoked paprika, thyme, parsley, and garlic powder over the entire surface of the chicken.
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Place the chicken on the roasting rack breast side up. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wing tips beneath the body of the chicken.
3.3 Oven
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Roast the chicken on middle rack of oven until the thickest part of the breast reaches an internal temperature of 160°F, 60-80 minutes.
3.4 Check
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Check to see that chicken is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
3.5 Serve
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Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Leftovers may be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
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