Roasted Paprika Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 2 (3- to 4-lb) whole chickens
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted (or use avocado oil)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Remove giblets from chicken cavities, and discard. Rinse chickens; pat dry with paper towels. Place one lemon half inside each cavity.
  2. Combine paprika, garlic salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Brush chickens with oil; rub paprika mixture over skin. Place chickens, breast sides up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
  3. Bake 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F, and bake 1 hour longer or until juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads at least 165°F.
  4. Let stand 10 minutes before carving. Reserve 1 carved chicken for Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Apple Hash recipe.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) pkg baby carrots, halved lengthwise
  • 1 lb broccoli, cut into florets
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted (or use avocado oil)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss carrots, broccoli, and oil on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss.
  2. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until tender and carrots are slightly caramelized.

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