How to Make Smoke Paprika Chicken

Roasted whole Spanish smoked chicken in paprika seasoning.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• One 3-4 pounds whole chicken, rinsed and dried
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Smoked Sweet Spanish Paprika
• 2 teaspoons Smoked Hot Spanish Paprika
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest or 1 teaspoon dried lemon zest
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup dry light Spanish sherry
• 4 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cups peeled and sliced carrots
• 1/2 cup minced fresh flat leaf parsley

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
   
   Wash chicken and dry with paper towels. Place chicken in a large roasting/baking pan.

2. Combine the olive oil, garlic, paprika, zest, thyme, and salt in a small bowl. Rub one teaspoon of the mixture all over the chicken. Let sit for 25-30 minutes to soak in the flavors.
   
   Add the sherry to the remaining spice mixture, whisk to combine.

3. Place carrots and potatoes in a bowl. Pour the sherry sauce over the vegetables then toss. Vegetables must be covered evenly with the sauce.
   
   First, spoon and place vegetables around the chicken. Lastly, pour any remaining sauce in the bowl over the vegetables.

4. 
   Roasted chicken with vegetables

   Place the roasting pan in the oven. Roast at 350 degrees F for 1-1/2 hours or until the chicken is golden brown.
   
   Remove chicken and vegetables from heat and sprinkle chicken with the parsley.
   
   Carve and serve hot.

[FrazzledNanny]

on 2/28/2009 I am so HUNGRY now. Thanks for the GREAT recipe for Smoked Paprika Chicken. 5*

[veryirie]

on 2/26/2009 This paprika roasted chicken sounds really delicious; thanks for sharing this recipe!

[luv2blog]

on 2/26/2009 I'M trying this one!! That smoke paprika chicken sounds delicious!!