Red Roasted Chicken

Serves: 2

Irwin Berge

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

61

Sweetness

53

Sourness

46

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Paprika

3 tbsps

Unsalted Butter

1 cup

Water

Directions:

1

Rinse the chicken, remove any excess fat, and pat dry with paper towels

2

In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons pepper, and the vinegar

3

Rub the vinegar mixture all over the chicken, including the cavity

4

Cover with plastic wrap and marinate at room temperature 1 hour

5

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

6

Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil

7

Shake the chicken to drain the excess vinegar

8

Using kitchen tongs and a large wooden spoon to steady the bird, brown it on all sides in the hot oil

9

Transfer to a plate and set aside

10

Melt the butter in the skillet over medium-high heat

11

Saute the onions, with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 3 to 5 minutes

12

Add the tomatoes and cook 2 to 3 minutes

13

Add the water and set the chicken on top of the vegetables

14

Roast 1 hour, until the leg moves easily when twisted

15

Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and cover loosely with aluminum foil

16

Tip the casserole to one side and spoon off the excess fat

17

Carve the chicken into serving pieces, and arrange on a platter with the vegetables and juices from the pan

18

Sprinkle with the parsley and serve