Name: Roast Whole Chicken with Crispy Skin and Potatoes
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken; 130 grams butter (room temperature); 2 medium onions (cut into pieces); 1 kilogram potatoes (cut into chunks); 5 tablespoons olive oil (divided); Salt and black pepper (to taste); 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon oregano; A few sprigs of rosemary (chopped + whole for garnish)

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Roast Whole Chicken with Crispy Skin and Potatoes

Ingredients

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1 whole chicken
130 grams butter (room temperature)
2 medium onions (cut into pieces)
1 kilogram potatoes (cut into chunks)
5 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
A few sprigs of rosemary (chopped + whole for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the Seasoning Butter:
1. - Finely chop a few sprigs of rosemary.
  - In a large bowl, mix butter, chopped rosemary, salt, black pepper, paprika, oregano, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil until well combined. Set aside.
Prepare the Chicken:
1. - Carefully loosen the skin from the chicken meat using your fingers.
  - Spread the butter mixture generously under the skin and over the entire chicken to create a crispy crust.
  - Stuff the chicken cavity with onion pieces and season the inside with salt and pepper.
  - Tie the chicken legs together with kitchen twine.
Prepare the Potatoes:
1. - Place potato chunks in a heat-resistant baking tray.
  - Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
  - Add 2 sprigs of rosemary for extra flavor.
Roast the Chicken:
1. - Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil into the baking tray.
  - Place the chicken on top of the potatoes.
  - Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for about 20 minutes per 500 g of chicken.
Serve and Enjoy
1. - Once the chicken is golden and crispy, remove it from the oven.
  - Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
  - Serve with the roasted potatoes and enjoy!
Have a blessed holiday and enjoy your delicious roasted chicken!