Paprika Roasted Chicken
This paprika and garlic roasted chicken is a flavorful and juicy dish perfect for any occasion. The combination of spices creates a savory crust while the butter basting adds a rich and delicious finish. Serve this succulent chicken with your favorite sides for a delightful meal that will surely impress your family and friends.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1-2 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 4-pound roasting chicken
- ¼ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees F and pat the chicken dry with paper towel.
- Mix together the paprika, garlic salt and pepper and spread evenly over the entire surface of the chicken.
- Place the chicken on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. The rack is essential so the entire chicken gets crispy.
- Roast the chicken for 1 hour and 15 minutes. 25 minutes into roasting, reduce the heat to 350 degrees F and baste the chicken with the melted butter. Repeat the basting process every 15 minutes with the remaining butter.
- Once done, a meat thermometer should register at 165 degrees F and the juices should run clean. Remove from the oven and tent with tin foil for 10 minutes before carving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 545 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 2 g
- Protein Content: 38 g
- Fat Content: 42 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 15 g
- Trans Fat Content: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol Content: 210 mg
- Sodium Content: 602 mg
- Fiber Content: 1 g
- Sugar Content: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content: 24 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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