CLAY OVEN-ROASTED CHICKEN

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Don't see too many clay oven or clay pot recipes. This is a favorite of mine. It makes a chicken with a golden brown, very crisp skin.

Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (3 1/2-4 lb) whole chickens
1 lemon, quartered
1 teaspoon dried tarragon

Steps:

  • Soak clay oven in water to cover for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Place lemon in chicken cavity. Tuck wings under, and tie legs together with string, if desired. Place chicken in clay pot, breast side up, and sprinkle with tarragon. Cover with lid.
  • Place in a COLD oven. Turn oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and bake 1 hour. Uncover and bake 15 more minutes or until meat thermometer inserted into chicken thigh registers 180 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.7, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 124.8, Sodium 117, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.9, Protein 29.6

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