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Whole Roasted Chicken

This Whole Roasted Chicken is a comforting meal to make for the whole family. The best part is how far this meal can go. Use the leftover chicken in so many different ways to get the most out of this meal.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 4
Calories: 719 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

For the potatoes
  • 8 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • juice of 2 lemons
  • 6 garlic cloves, pressed or chopped
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 cup water
For the chicken
  • 1 3-4lb whole chicken, giblets removed
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • juice of one lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375F.
  2. To a large baking dish add the potatoes and all of the potato seasonings. Toss to combine. Add 1 cup of water to the baking dish with the potatoes.
  3. Add the whole chicken on top of the potatoes. Massage the chicken all over with the chicken seasonings.
  4. Cover with foil and roast at 375F for one hour, remove the foil and roast for another 45 minutes uncovered. Allow chicken to rest for 15-20 minutes before carving and serving with potatoes.

Notes

  • Delicious served with either Simple Homemade Greek Salad or Maroulosalata aka my Mama's Salad

Nutrition Information

Calories 719kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 73.6g (25%) Protein 39.8g (80%) Fat 30.2g (46%) Saturated Fat 5.5g (28%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g Monounsaturated Fat 18.2g Cholesterol 96.2mg (32%) Sodium 2105.1mg (88%) Fiber 11.4g (46%) Sugar 6.5g (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 719

% Daily Value*

Calories 719kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 73.6g 25%
Protein 39.8g 80%
Fat 30.2g 46%
Saturated Fat 5.5g 28%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g 26%
Monounsaturated Fat 18.2g 91%
Cholesterol 96.2mg 32%
Sodium 2105.1mg 88%
Fiber 11.4g 46%
Sugar 6.5g 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.