Paprika Roast Chicken With Sweet Onion - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (depending on how much spice you like)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 whole chickens, cut into serving pieces (about 3 1/2 pounds) or 3 1/2 lbs of cut chicken pieces (like chicken thighs or quarters)
1 sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges

Preparation

Preheat oven to 500\u00b0F with rack in upper third.
Mix oil with honey (if using), spices, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then add chicken and onion, tossing to coat. Arrange chicken, skin side up, and onion in a 3-quart shallow baking dish. (If you have the time, let the chicken marinate for a while).
Bake until chicken is just cooked through and skin is golden, about 30 minutes. Skim any fat from pan juices in dish.