Ingredients
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2 small lemons (about 6 ounces)
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1 (4-pound) whole chicken, neck and giblets removed, chicken patted dry
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¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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4.50 teaspoons teaspoons kosher salt, divided
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1.50 teaspoons teaspoons smoked paprika
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2 teaspoons black pepper, divided
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1 pound baby potatoes
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4 large shallots (about 8 ounces), halved lengthwise
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12 (4- to 6-inch) rosemary sprigs, divided
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1 (12- to 14-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained, halved lengthwise if whole
Directions
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Preheat oven to 450°F. Grate zest from lemons to measure 1 tablespoon. Slice grated lemons into thin rounds. Set zest and slices aside. Using poultry shears, cut along each side of chicken backbone, and remove; reserve for stock, if desired. Flip chicken breast-side up; press on breastbone to flatten chicken. Tuck wing tips under; rub chicken all over with 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle all over with lemon zest, 1 tablespoon salt, smoked paprika, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Place chicken, skin side up, on a rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
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Place potatoes, shallots, lemon slices, 8 rosemary sprigs, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat. Scatter potato mixture in an even layer around chicken on baking sheet.
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Roast in preheated oven until a thermometer inserted in thickest portion of meat registers 140°F, 30 to 40 minutes. Scatter artichokes and remaining 4 rosemary sprigs around chicken. Return to oven; roast at 450°F until potatoes are tender and a thermometer inserted in thickest portion of meat registers 155°F, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let rest 10 minutes. (Chicken temperature will continue to rise to 165°F.) Carve chicken. Toss vegetables with juices on baking sheet; serve with chicken.
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