Pollo asado con hierbas provenzales y limón

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water + vinegar

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken parts

Skinless thighs are lower in fat and cheaper.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne provides heat without the cost.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.

Rub the chicken all over with olive oil.

Season the chicken generously with salt and black pepper.

Chop garlic, rosemary, thyme, and parsley finely, then mix together in a bowl.

Stuff the herb mixture under the skin of the chicken and inside the cavity.

Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and place the lemon halves inside the cavity.

Place the chicken in a roasting pan and surround it with chopped onion, carrots, and potatoes.

Pour white wine around the chicken in the pan.

Sprinkle paprika and cumin over the vegetables and chicken.

Add bay leaves to the pan for extra flavor.

Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Baste the chicken with pan juices every 30 minutes.

Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Serve with roasted vegetables and pan juices.

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