Roast Whole Chicken with Shallots and Fennel
 
Ingredients
  • 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
  1. Preheat oven to 350⁰F. If you have a “roast” setting, use it.
  2. 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.
  3. Squeeze lemon over.
  4. 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/