Garlic Smoothered Chicken (Pampered Chef)

Smothered chicken with garlic
3 T. fresh rosemary or 1 T. dried rosemary, divided
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs...I need to double this!)
1 lemon, cut into quarters
1 T olive oil
2 heads garlic, peeled and whole (about 40 cloves)

Preheat oven to 375*.

Lightly spray 9x13 dish with oil (the pampered chef baker/lid bowl is yummy!). Combine half of the rosemary with paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl; set aside.

Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken cavity. Rinse chicken with cold water; pay dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat, if necessary.

Place lemon quarters and remaining rosemary inside cavity of chicken. Tie ends of legs together with cotton string. Lift wing tips up toward neck, then tuck under back of chicken. Place chicken breast side up into baker.

Brush outside of chicken with oil; coat completely with seasoning mixture. Arrange garlic around chicken. Bake, covered, 60 minute. Carefully remove lid and continue roasting 25-35 minutes or until thermometer registers 180*F in thickest part of thigh and juices run clear.

Remove chicken from baker; let stand 10 minutes before carving.

Remove garlic from drippings; serve with chicken.

YIELD: 4-6 servings
The garlic is so good and is great smeared on bread.