Mediterranean Roast Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 chicken (pre-cooked, approx. 1.4 kg)
• 3 untreated lemons
• 2 garlic bulbs
• 1 tbsp paprika powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp pepper (ground)
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 4 fresh bay leaves
• vegetable oil (for the pan)

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) with upper/lower heat. Wash the chicken, pat dry, and cut into 8 pieces. Rinse lemons under hot water, grate the zest of one lemon, and halve all lemons.

2. 2.

   Halve the garlic bulbs crosswise. Mix the lemon zest with paprika, pepper, salt, and oil; brush this mixture over the chicken pieces.

3. 3.

   Place the seasoned chicken along with the lemon halves, garlic halves, and bay leaves in a greased baking dish and roast in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove the finished chicken pieces and serve immediately.