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Roast Chicken with Spanish Paprika and Herb-Roasted Smashed Potatoes

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Roast Chicken with Spanish Paprika and Herb-Roasted Smashed Potatoes

Roast Chicken with Spanish Paprika and Herb-Roasted Smashed Potatoes

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Equipment

  • - Baking Sheet: For oven baking or roasting chicken with herbs and vegetables.

  • - Oven Roaster Pan: Designed for even cooking at high temperatures, perfect for whole roasted chickens.

  • - Paprika Grinder: Grind your own Spanish paprika for fresh flavor in recipes.

  • - Herb Grinder: Freshly grind herbs like thyme and rosemary to infuse dishes with aromatic flavors.

  • - Digital Kitchen Scale: Accurate measurements are key for perfect cooking, especially when following specific recipes.

  • - Mandoline Slicer: Efficient tool for slicing vegetables thinly, ideal for potatoes roasting.

  • - Juicer: Extract pure juice from lemons or other citrus fruits to enhance the flavor of your dish.

  • - Spiralizer: Turn potatoes into spirals for an interesting twist on traditional smashed potato side dishes.

  • - Air Fryer: For a healthier alternative, use an air fryer to roast chicken with minimal oil.

  • - Meat Thermometer: Ensure your chicken reaches the safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for optimal safety and flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 (5-pound) roasting chickens

  • 8 large sprigs fresh thyme plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

  • 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons hot smoked Spanish paprika* divided

  • 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes (1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter)

  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • *Sometimes called hot Pimentón de La Vera; available at some supermarkets and at tienda.com.

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Butterfly the chicken.
2

Instruction 2

Tuck wing tips behind shoulder. Transfer to large rimmed baking sheet. Using fingertips, separate skin from chicken over breasts and thighs. Insert 1 thyme sprig between skin and flesh over each breast and each thigh. Repeat with second chicken. Mix 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt and 2 teaspoons paprika in small bowl. Sprinkle all over chickens.
3

Instruction 3

Transfer uncovered chickens, skin side up, to refrigerator; chill at least 8 hours or overnight.
4

Instruction 4

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place potatoes in 11x7x2-inch baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss. Drizzle chicken with 2 teaspoons oil. Place chicken and potatoes in oven; roast until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F, about 1 hour. Let chickens rest 10 minutes.
5

Instruction 5

Meanwhile, toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon chopped thyme. Return to oven and roast until tender and skins wrinkle slightly, about 5 minutes. Coarsely smash. Cut chickens into breast, wing, thigh, and leg pieces. Transfer to platter. Drizzle some drippings over; serve.
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