Oven Roasted Chicken

Discover the joy of home-cooked comfort with this delicious and easy-to-follow recipe for oven-roasted chicken with vibrant vegetables. Bursting with flavors from spices and fresh lemon, this dish will become a staple in your kitchen, perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

🐓 1 whole chicken, cleaned and prepped
🌶️ 1 tablespoon paprika
🌿 1 tablespoon Montreal chicken seasoning
🧂 1/2 tablespoon salt
🌶️ 1 teaspoon black pepper
🌶️ 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
🌿 1 packet of Sazón
🍋 Juice of 1 lemon
🫒 1/3 cup olive oil
🥕 Carrots, chopped
🥔 Potatoes, cubed
🥬 Brussels sprouts, halved
🫒 Additional olive oil for vegetables
🌿 Sazón con todo for vegetables
🌶️ Additional crushed red pepper for vegetables (to taste)

Instructions

1- Prepare the Chicken:

• Start by removing excess fat from the chicken and trimming the tips of the wings.
• Clean the chicken thoroughly.

2- Make the Marinade:

• In a mixing bowl, combine paprika, Montreal chicken seasoning, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, the juice of 1 lemon, and 1/3 cup olive oil.
• Add the Sazón packet and mix until well combined.

3- Season the Chicken:

• Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is thoroughly coated.
• Don’t forget to rub the marinade into the back of the chicken as well.

4- Prepare the Vegetables:

• In a separate bowl, add chopped carrots, cubed potatoes, and halved Brussels sprouts.
• Season with Sazón con todo, a little more crushed red pepper for heat, and drizzle with olive oil.
• Mix until the vegetables are well coated.

5- Assemble the Dish:

• Place the seasoned chicken in an oven-safe dish.
• Surround the chicken with the seasoned vegetables.

6- Roasting:

• Cover the dish with foil and place it in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C).
• Roast for 1.5 hours until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

7- Serve:

• Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving.
• Serve alongside the roasted vegetables.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Calories: 600 (approx.)
Proteins: 50g
Fats: 35g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Equipment: Mixing bowl, Oven-safe roasting dish, Tin foil

Cooking Tips:

• For extra crispy skin, remove the foil in the last 15 minutes of roasting.
• Check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it reaches at least 165°F (75°C).

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Oven-Roasted Chicken with Vegetables