Festive Baked Chicken (Pollo al Horno Navideño)

Ingredients

• 11 whole chicken(1500g)
• 20.5 cup homemade sofrito(120g)
• 31 tablespoon oregano(3g)
• 42 lemon lemon juice(60g)
• 52 tablespoon paprika(14g)
• 61 tablespoon olive oil(13.5g)
• 72 teaspoon salt(12g)
• 80.5 teaspoon black pepper(1g)

Instructions

1. 1With a skewer or fork, poke small holes all over the chicken to help it absorb the flavors.
2. 2Mix the sofrito, oregano, lemon juice, paprika, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
3. 3Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken, massaging it thoroughly. Let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for deeper flavor.
4. 4Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
5. 5Place the chicken in a roasting pan and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
6. 6During baking, baste the chicken occasionally with the juices from the pan to keep it moist and shiny.
7. 7Remove the aluminum foil and bake for a few more minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
8. 8Remove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes, carve, and serve.