Ingredients
1 whole chicken (1.5-2 kg)
4 tablespoons softened butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
½ teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
Optional: potatoes, onions, carrots
Preparation
Prepare the chicken
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
Dry the chicken thoroughly and season it generously inside and out with salt and pepper.
Prepare the butter and marinade mixture
Combine the butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, herbs, and pepper.
Combine the butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, herbs, and pepper. Season well.
Rub the mixture all over the chicken, and under the skin if possible (this is the secret to great flavor).
Roast the chicken
Place it in a roasting tin (add vegetables if desired). Roast uncovered for 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting with the gravy once or twice.
Let it rest and serve.
Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. Pour the juices over it.
The secret to its greatness: Crispy skin, tender flesh, garlic butter flavor throughout, rustic look, and incredible taste.
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