Delicious New Year's Eve Chicken Recipe

This New Year's Eve chicken recipe is perfect for your holiday celebration. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of spices, then roasted to perfection. The result is a juicy and tender chicken with a crispy golden skin. Serve it with your favorite sides and enjoy a delicious meal to ring in the new year.

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (4-5 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
4. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken, including the cavity.
5. Place the lemon slices and onion slices inside the cavity of the chicken.
6. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine.
7. Place the chicken on a roasting rack, breast side up.
8. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
9. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
10. Serve the chicken with your favorite sides and enjoy!

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