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Ingredients
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1, 4lbs
whole chicken-insides removed
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3.5 tablespoons
paprika
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3 tablespoons
cumin
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2.5 tablespoons
oregano
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2 tablespoons
marjoram
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1 tablespoon
cayenne
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1 cup
olive oil
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1
medium onion-cut into 6ths
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2
medium oranges-cut into 6ths
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1
large Granny Smith apple-cut into 6ths
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6
slices organic turkey bacon
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salt
to taste
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pepper
to taste
Directions
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Rinse whole chicken-under cold running water-inside and out. Turn the oven on to 400F.
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In a bowl, combine paprika, cumin, oregano, marjoram, cayenne, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Season the inside of the chicken and place onions, oranges, and apples inside.
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Rub the outside of the chicken with the olive oil/spice mixture.
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Wrap bacon slices around the chicken and secure with toothpicks (cover as much of the surface area of the chicken as possible).
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Bake uncovered for 10 minutes.
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Turn the oven to 350F, cover, and bake until the inside temperature reaches 165F (approximately 1 to 1.5 hours)...basting occasionally.
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