Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Mix the oil, paprika, cumin, salt and black pepper and rub the mixture into the chicken.
💡Dry the chicken before seasoning so the mixture clings to the skin; a longer marinade gives deeper color and flavor.
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Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
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💡Put things in the oven only once it's reached temperature, after the heating light has gone off: an oven that hasn't reached temperature changes baking times, and the bake burns outside or stays underbaked.
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Scatter the onion over the bottom of the pan.
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Toss the potatoes and garlic cloves in the rest of the mixture and arrange in the pan.
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Arrange the chicken in the pan in a single layer, with space between the pieces.
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Drizzle the lemon juice over everything and lay the rosemary on top.
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Bake uncovered 45–50 minutes, until the chicken and potatoes are golden. Halfway through, turn the pieces.
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💡In a single layer with space around each piece, the hot air surrounds it and the skin browns and crisps; crowded pieces steam in their own juices.
💡Check by the cue (until…), not just the clock: every oven bakes a little differently.
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Move under the oven broiler for 5 more minutes, until the chicken is golden.
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607calories
53 gprotein
43 gcarbs
24 gfat
● protein 35%● carbs 29%● fat 36%
Per serving (510 g), of 4 servings
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Broiler· 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Kitchen torch (Torch for finishing) · Grill pan (Heat from below only)
Oven· 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Toaster oven (Fits one small pan; good for small batches) · Air fryer (Small batches only, no runny batters) · Pot (Only for covered stews on the stovetop, no browning on top)
Baking pan· Also works: Glass / ovenproof baking dish (None) · Disposable pan (None)
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