Roast Chicken With Saffron & Pimenton (Smoked Paprika) – a delicious recipe with fresh roasting chickens, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, saffron thread, kosher salt, paprika. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Meat & Poultry
Servings:persons
1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0. Rinse chicken inside and out, removing excess fat. Pat dry.
2
In a small skillet, heat the olive oil and garlic over medium-low until the garlic sizzles and begins to fragrance the oil. Remove from heat. When olive oil and garlic mixture is cool, remove the garlic with a slotted spoon and set both oil and garlic aside.
3
With a mortar and pestle, pound the saffron threads into a a powder. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, the pimenton and the reserved olive oil. Stir until smooth.
4
Pat the inside of the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Insert the garlic slices and the orange chunks into the cavity. Using a spatula, slather the chicken with the spiced oil on all sides.
5
Place the chicken with the breast side down on a rack in a roasting pan or in a terra-cotta casserole dish. Roast for 40 minutes. Then turn the chicken breast side up, baste it with the pan juices, and continue roasting until the chicken is browned and the skin is crisp - Approximately 20-30 minutes. The juices should run clear when the thigh is pricked.
6
Allow the chicken to rest at least 20 minutes before carving.
267
kcal
Calories
9
g
Fat
35
g
Carbs
14
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 1/2-4 lb) fresh roasting chickens, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 1/4 teaspoon saffron thread, and more.
Yes, Roast Chicken With Saffron & Pimenton (Smoked Paprika) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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