Paprika Roast Chicken with Sweet Onion

A flavorful roast chicken dish seasoned with paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne, accompanied by sweet onion wedges. The high-temperature roasting creates a golden, crispy skin while keeping the meat juicy.

4 servings
50 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • tablespoons paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 whole sweet onion

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 500°F with rack in upper third.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Mix oil with spices, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl, then add chicken and onion, tossing to coat. Arrange chicken, skin side up, and onion in a 3-quart shallow baking dish.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Bake until chicken is just cooked through and skin is golden, about 30 minutes. Skim any fat from pan juices in dish.

    30 min

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