Thyme and oregano grows abundant in Greece. Therefore, it’s very characteristic that
these two herbs are used so often in Greek dishes. If you are ever in Greece and take a walk in
the country, outside of the city, you will smell the pine trees but also the
thyme and the oregano. You just won’t
get enough of that fragrant smell. And
if you cut a small branch of either oregano or thyme and rub it between your
fingers, the aroma will linger till you decide to wash your hands.
My mother used to make this dish almost every Sunday,
while I was growing up. I used to love
this dish and still do. The lemon juice
and the olive oil make the chicken crispy golden on the outside and juicy
inside. The potatoes turn golden brown
and crispy outside but soft and tender inside.
The oregano and thyme just give this dish an altogether different flavor,
so delicious that you end up licking your fingers when you are done eating the
chicken wings, as I used to and still do.
Nobody can have the chicken wings from this dish.
Enjoy!!!
Roasted Chicken with Potatoes in the
oven
12x9 pan (pan measures inside the rim)
Four (4-6) Servings
4 cups potatoes quartered (approximately 6 medium size
potatoes)
1 whole chicken (about 3.5lbs)
¼ cup lemon juice (juice of one lemon approximately)
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp thyme
½ tsp ground pepper
½ tsp salt
½ cup olive oil
½ cup water
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Rinse
and wash chicken well inside and out.
Set aside. Peel, wash and quarter
the potatoes. Set the chicken in the
middle of an ovenproof pan. Spread the
potatoes around the chicken. Sprinkle
the chicken and the potatoes with the oregano, thyme, pepper and salt. Drizzle with the olive oil. Add the water in the pan.
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The dish before it goes in the oven
Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 2 hours
approximately, or till the chicken is crispy golden and clear juices run out
when tested with the fork; the potatoes should be crispy on the outside but
soft inside. Test with a fork for
doneness.
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The dish when it comes out of the oven
It makes a great Sunday meal!!!
Nutrition
Facts
Serving Size 1
serving 14.318oz (405.9g)
(these calories per serving are approximate
for four (4) servings).
Amount Per Serving
Calories 620
Calories from Fat 233
Total Fat 25.9g 40%
Saturated Fat 4.7g 23%
Cholesterol 198mg 66%
Sodium 363mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 16.8g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10%
Sugars 1.4g
Protein 76.3g
