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Greek Roasted Chicken

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The Greek Place was a restaurant here in Cedar Rapids that closed a few years ago.  My favorite meal was always the Pastitsio, which I almost made for this month’s Food of the World Greece.  Instead I went with a healthier, Chicken ala Grecque which was also quite delicious.  I never knew what exact translation of the name was, but I’m pretty sure it means Greek Roasted Chicken.

This Greek Roasted Chicken is crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside and loaded with flavor! cookingwithcurls.com

This is my version based on what I could remember, and the Greek flavors that I wanted to incorporate.  You have to have oregano, lemon, garlic, and thyme.  I also figured that you can’t go wrong with the addition of onion and Italian parsley. 😉

The skin is crispy, and the meat is tender and flavorful!  Forget about the rotisserie chicken at the grocery store, this is much better…..

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How to make Greek Roasted Chicken:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Rub olive oil all over the skin of the chicken, and sprinkle with the herbs, salt and pepper…..

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Stuff the cavity of the chicken with half of the garlic cloves, lemon wedges, and onion wedges…..

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Tie legs together with twine to hold them in place.  Place remaining garlic, onions, and lemon in the pan surrounding the chicken…..

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Place in preheated oven and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes until golden brown and thermometer reaches 165 degrees…..

This Greek Roasted Chicken is tender and flavorful on the inside and crispy on the outside! cookingwithcurls.com

Allow chicken to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Some delicious Side Dishes to serve with your Greek Roasted Chicken:

Greek Orange and Olive Salad

Crispy Roast Potatoes

Tomato Rice Pilaf

Enjoy!!

This Greek Roasted Chicken is crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside and loaded with flavor! cookingwithcurls.com

Greek Roasted Chicken

This Greek Roasted Chicken is tender and flavorful on the inside and crispy on the outside! 
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: chicken, roast, oven, Greek, main, whole 30, paleo, recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 425kcal
Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

  • 3 pound whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
  • 1 large lemon (quartered)
  • 1 bulb garlic (separated and peeled)
  • 1 small white onion (peeled and quartered)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh oregano
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley
  • sea salt and black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place chicken in a small roasting pan.
  • Rub olive oil over the top of the chicken, messaging into the skin. Sprinkle with herbs, salt and pepper.
  • Place half of the garlic, onion, and lemon inside the chicken. Tie the legs together with twine to hold everything together.
  • Place remaining garlic, onion, and lemon around the chicken.
  • Place in preheated oven and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, until thermometer reaches 165 degrees.
  • Remove chicken from oven, and allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Substitute a 1/2 teaspoon each of dried herbs if fresh is not available.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 8.3% | Vitamin C: 9.7% | Calcium: 4.9% | Iron: 12.8%

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