Greek Chicken
A whole roast chicken marinated in lemon, garlic and oregano, roasted over potatoes until the skin turns deep golden.
Method
1
Make the marinade
Whisk together the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, rosemary, salt and pepper.
2
Marinate the chicken
Rub the marinade all over the chicken, including under the skin where you can reach. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the fridge for deeper flavor.
3
Prep for roasting
Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Arrange the potatoes and lemon slices around the chicken in a roasting tray.
4
Roast
Roast for 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes, basting once halfway through, until the chicken is deep golden and the juices run clear.
5
Rest and serve
Rest the chicken for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with the roasted lemon and potatoes.
TipBasting halfway through keeps the skin glossy and helps it crisp evenly, rather than drying out in patches.