Smoked Paprika Roast Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 Tbsp melted unsalted butter*
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 whole 4-5 pound roasting chicken
• 4 Tbsp honey
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice

Directions

1. Set the oven to 325 degrees F. Rinse the chicken under cold water, then dry it very well with paper towels so the seasoning mixture can hold onto the skin.
2. Stir the paprika, melted butter, garlic powder, salt and pepper together until you have a smooth paste. Rub it all over the chicken, covering the whole surface, then transfer the chicken to a shallow baking pan.
3. Warm the honey and lemon juice together in a small pot, then take it off the heat and keep it nearby.
4. Roast the chicken at 325 degrees F for approximately 1 hour to an hour and 15 minutes. Brush it with the lemon-honey mixture after 35 minutes, then continue basting every 15 minutes after that. Depending on the size of your chicken, the total roasting time may need a little adjusting.
5. The chicken is ready when a knife tip inserted into both the breast and thigh releases clear juices, not pink ones, about 165 degrees F.
6. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.