Greek Chicken and Potatoes

Name: Greek Chicken and Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds); Salt and pepper to taste; 2 to 3 teaspoons dried oregano, divided; 4 baking potatoes, peeled and quartered; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3/4 cup chicken broth

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 2 hours + standing

Yield 8 servings

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This whole roasted chicken recipe couldn’t be easier. Greek chicken and potatoes is fancy enough for a weekend dinner but simple enough to use as meal-prep leftovers for other dishes throughout the week.

Ingredients

1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 to 3 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
4 baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup chicken broth

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and half oregano. Arrange potatoes around chicken; sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining oregano. Pour butter and lemon juice over chicken and potatoes. Add chicken broth to pan.
Bake, uncovered, 2-2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 170°, basting frequently with pan drippings.
Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts

6 ounces cooked chicken with 2 pieces potato: 530 calories, 30g fat (10g saturated fat), 150mg cholesterol, 262mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 45g protein.

You'll find this meal is a nice one to prepare for company or to serve your family for Sunday dinner. All you need with it is tossed salad and some crusty French bread. —Pella Visnick, Dallas, Texas

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