1 whole chicken (sometimes called roaster chicken)
3-4 shallots, peeled and cut into wedges (or yellow onions)
1 fennel bulb, sliced (optional but highly recommended)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons cumin
½ teaspoon black pepper
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350⁰F. If you have a “roast” setting, use it.
Place the chicken in a pan, breast side up. Arrange the onions and fennel around it. Sprinkle with all the spices and drizzle the olive oil over the spices. Using a gloved hand, rub the mixture all over, making sure to get it everywhere.
Squeeze lemon over.
Bake uncovered for about 1 ½ hours (this will depend on your oven and if you are using the roast setting). Important: every 20-30 minutes or so, baste using a spoon. This will ensure a nice crust and succulent meat.
Recipe by Between Carpools at https://betweencarpools.com/the-9-x-13-life-the-only-chicken-on-the-bone-that-my-whole-family-agrees-to-eat-girls-included/