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Oregano and Paprika New Zealand Roast Chicken with Herb Crust

Name: Oregano and Paprika New Zealand Roast Chicken with Herb Crust
Total time: 112 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: New Zealand
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (1.5kg); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp dried rosemary; 1 tbsp dried thyme; 1 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1 lemon, halved; 1 garlic bulb, halved; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

A bold and smoky variation with a Mediterranean flair.

112 minutes4 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Pat chicken dry and season inside and out.
Mix herbs, cilantro, olive oil, and garlic. Rub into chicken cavity and over skin.
Insert_before 2: Combine oregano and paprika with herbs and oil before rubbing onto the chicken.
Place lemon and garlic in cavity. Roast 1.5 hours or until internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
Let rest 10 minutes before carving.

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