Roasted Chicken with Lemon Herbs Feta (Printer View)

Golden chicken roasted lemon herbs buttery potatoes topped crumbled feta.

# What you'll need:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 1 whole chicken (about 3.3 lbs), patted dry
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 lemon, zested and quartered
04 - 4 garlic cloves, smashed
05 - 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
06 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
07 - 1 tsp salt
08 - ½ tsp black pepper

→ For the Potatoes

09 - 2.2 lbs small new potatoes, halved
10 - 2 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1 tsp salt
12 - ½ tsp black pepper
13 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

→ To Finish

14 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
15 - 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
16 - Extra lemon wedges, to serve

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken, inside and out. Stuff the cavity with the lemon quarters and smashed garlic cloves.
03 - Place the chicken breast-side up in a large roasting pan. Scatter the halved potatoes around the chicken. Drizzle potatoes with olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper. Toss gently to coat.
04 - Roast for 1 hour, basting the chicken and potatoes with pan juices once or twice. If potatoes brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
05 - Check the chicken for doneness (internal temperature should reach 165°F at the thickest part). If needed, roast for an additional 10–15 minutes.
06 - Remove the pan from the oven. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
07 - Sprinkle crumbled feta and fresh dill or parsley over the potatoes and chicken. Serve with extra lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-Pan Simplicity: Roast your protein and sides together for easy cleanup.
  • Zesty Flavor Profile: The combination of lemon zest and fresh herbs brightens up the rich, roasted flavors.
  • Perfect Texture: Crispy chicken skin paired with golden, tender potatoes.
  • Naturally Gluten-Free: A wholesome meal that fits specific dietary needs without compromising on taste.
02 -
  • Crispy Skin: Make sure the chicken is patted very dry before applying the oil and herb rub to ensure the skin crisps up perfectly.
  • Potato Basting: Don't skip basting the potatoes; the chicken fat and lemon juices are what make the pot potatoes truly savory.
  • Feta Quality: Use a high-quality block of feta and crumble it yourself for the best texture and creamy finish.
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