WHOLE GREEK CHICKEN

WHOLE GREEK CHICKEN image

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 whole chicken
3 1/2 lbs. potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1" chunks - optional
Juice from 2-3 medium lemons
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 heaping tbsp. oregano
8 clove of garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. 2. Place chicken in a roasting pan, and spread potatoes and carrots evenly around the chicken. 3. Pour lemon juice over the chicken and vegetables. 4. Coat chicken with the olive oil. 5. Season the chicken and vegetables with garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. 6. Pour the water into the corner of the pan to prevent the seasoning. Check and add water to pan during roasting to ensure that the potatoes and carrots are almost covered. 7. Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hour until the potatoes are soft and a meat thermometer reads 170 degrees. Use a fork to check the vegetable to make sure they are soft. 8. Cover with aluminum foil, and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.