Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Mix the oil, paprika, cumin, salt and black pepper and rub the mixture into the chicken inside and out.
💡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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Scatter the onion over the bottom of the pan.
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Toss the carrot and garlic cloves in the rest of the mixture and arrange in the pan.
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Place the chicken on the vegetables, breast side up.
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Arrange the lemon slices and rosemary on the chicken.
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Bake uncovered 30 minutes, until the chicken starts to turn golden. Lower the heat to 180°C (355°F) and bake 50–60 more minutes, until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
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10 minutes before the end of baking, sprinkle the pomegranate seeds over the chicken.
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Take out the chicken and let it rest 10 minutes, and only then carve.
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800calories
57 gprotein
14 gcarbs
55 gfat
● protein 29%● carbs 7%● fat 64%
Per serving (440 g), of 4 servings
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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)
Cutting board· Also works: Plate (Large plate, dulls the knife)
Knife· Also works: Food processor (Fast, less control over size) · Kitchen shears (For herbs/dough)
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