Paprika and lemon are flavors that belong together. That is this Paprika Lemon Chicken is so good. Made in the oven with a few seasonings, you can have a delicious juicy chicken worthy of a feast. The smokiness and sourness make it an excellent protein source for both a family dinner and meal prep.

My wife and I went to the grocery store and stumbled upon two whole chickens that were on sale. We got two entire chickens for $ 7 bucks! My wife is not a big fan of the whole chicken, so I had to come up with the right flavors to make it enjoyable. Some smokiness and sourness are all you need. The Paprika Lemon Chicken has been born.

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The bones and skin may turn some people away from this recipe. If you truly don’t like them you can replace the whole chickens with chicken breasts or any other part of the chicken you like. If you decide to use whole chickens I recommend removing the backbone from the chicken. It is quite easy and will make your paprika lemon chicken cook evenly. Here is a video on how to do it!

Eating the whole chicken is a great way to get a variety of vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats into your diet. Chicken with skin contains more collagen, alpha linoleic acids (good fats), and vitamin B12.

The Paprika Lemon Chicken is filling and packs a ton of nutrients. These are the macros for one serving of the Paprika Lemon Chicken:

Calories: 250

Fats: 15

Carbs: 0

Protein: 24

Note that the macros will depend on which part of the chicken you eat. This is just an average. Like always you can just use breasts and season them paprika lemon style! I recommend eating it within 4 days and enjoying it with a hearty side of greens or bell peppers.

I hope that you enjoy!





Paprika Lemon Chicken (Paleo, Keto) Ingredients 2 Whole Chickens

1 lemon

3 tbsp of garlic powder

2 tbsp of oregano

2 tbsp of ground cumin

3 tbsp of paprika

2 bay leaves

1 tbsp of cayenne pepper (optional)

1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste Directions Set oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit

Grab the chickens and set on a baking tray

Find the backbone of the chicken and crush it

Then with a pair of scissors or knife remove the chicken’s backbone

Remove excess skin or fat if desired

With a knife poke holes into the legs, thighs, breasts, and wings of the chicken

Apply seasonings and oil evenly on the chicken, including the holes

Then stick the chickens in the oven for about one hour or until 165 degrees Fahrenheit internal temperature has been reached

Once done cut into the portions you like

Enjoy with a side of fresh vegetables or some grilled bell peppers

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