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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)
Instructions
  1. Prepare the Seasoning Butter:
      • 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.
  2. Prepare the Chicken:
      • 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.
  3. Prepare the Potatoes:
      • 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.
  4. Roast the Chicken:
      • 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.
  5. Serve and Enjoy
      • 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!
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