Roast Chicken With Preserved Lemons Marinade
- FOR THE MARINADE
- -1c. olive oil
- -1 preserved lemon wedge, mashed
- -1/2 c. fresh rosemary, chopped finely
- -2 garlic cloves, mashed
- -lemon zest
- -squeeze of lemon juice
- -pinch of coarsely ground black pepper
- -smoked paprika
- FOR THE CHICKEN
- -1 roaster about 4 lbs (natural chicken is preferred)
- -1 small onion halved
- -1 lemon cut into quarters
- -large sprig of fresh rosemary
- FOR THE ROAST CHICKEN
- PREHEATE OVEN TO 425 DEGREES
- -Prepare marinade
- -rinse chicken inside and out and pat dry
- -insert into cavity the onion, lemon quarters and rosemary, allowing rosemary to peek out of the cavity
- -gently lift skin of chicken on breast and thighs and spread some marinade under the skin.
- -Spread remainder of the marinade over the top and bottom of the chicken
- -Dust top of chicken with smoked paprika
- FOR ROASTING
- =Place chicken breast side down on rack in roasting pan
- -Roast for 20 minutes
- -After 20 minutes turn chicken breast side up and continue roasting until chicken reads 170 degrees on instant read thermometer, about 50-60 minutes
- -Remove chicken from oven, tent loosely with foil and let rest for 30 minutes.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/roast-chicken-with-preserved-lemons-marinade-50084625 (may not work)