ROAST CHICKEN WITH PRESERVED LEMONS MARINADE

ROAST CHICKEN WITH PRESERVED LEMONS MARINADE image

Yield 1 chicken serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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.