Description
Enjoy a taste of Greece with this Whole Roasted Greek Chicken and Potatoes recipe. Marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, the chicken is roasted to perfection alongside tender, golden potatoes. This one-pan meal is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. #GreekChickenRecipe, #RoastedChicken, #MediterraneanChicken, #EasyDinnerRecipes
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Oven Prep: Set the oven’s temperature to 375°F, or 190°C.
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Place the whole chicken in a large roasting pan. Rub the marinade all over the chicken, making sure to coat it well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Add Potatoes: Arrange the quartered potatoes around the chicken in the roasting pan. Drizzle any remaining marinade over the potatoes.
- Roast Chicken and Potatoes: Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Baste Occasionally: During roasting, baste the chicken and potatoes with the pan juices every 30 minutes to keep them moist and flavorful.
- Rest and Serve: Once done, let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Add some freshly cut parsley as a garnish and serve the roasted potatoes alongside.
Notes
- Raise the temperature of the oven to for extra crispy skin 425°F (220°C) during the last 20 minutes of roasting.
- Add some vegetables like carrots or onions to the roasting pan for a complete meal.
- You may keep leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
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