Greek Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

mary ellen b's Note:

This is a great Sunday dinner since it is so easy to prepare, inexpensive and usually all cooks have the ingredients on hand.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 (6 lb) whole roasting chickens
• salt and pepper
• 2 -3 teaspoons dried oregano , divided
• 4 -6 baking potatoes , peeled and quartered
• ¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine , melted
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ¾ cup chicken broth

Directions:

1. Place chicken on a rack in a roasting pan.
2. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and half the oregano.
3. Arrange potatoes around the chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper and the remaining oregano.
4. Pour butter and lemon juice over the chicken and potatoes.
5. Add chicken broth to pan bottom.
6. Bake at 350°F for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until chicken is browned and tender.
7. Baste frequently with pan juices during roasting.

Reviews

[Merlot]

This is such an easy and tasty dinner. The lemon and oregano go great with the chicken and potatoes. A simple dish that is full of flavor. Thank you, Mary Ellen for sharing this recipe. :-)

[Emilyrae]

This was absolutely delicous. We loved the comfort-ey taste of the chicken, potatoes and lemon. Great recipe!