Oven baked chicken is considered the most successful solution for a festive table. This dish has an extraordinary taste and aroma and does not require a lot of effort to prepare. As a side dish, potatoes are perfect, which are baked with chicken, which makes them especially tender and tasty.
It is necessary
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- 1 whole chicken;
- 2 kg of potatoes;
- 1 large lemon
- 1 head of garlic;
- a handful of fresh rosemary;
- a handful of fresh thyme;
- salt;
- ground black pepper;
- olive oil;
- 8 strips of uncooked smoked bacon (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Wash the chicken well. Remove the feather stumps and trim off excess fat. Rub the outside and inside of the chicken with salt and ground black pepper. Cover or wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3-4 hours to soak.
Step 2
Boil water in a large saucepan and season with salt. Put peeled potatoes, a head of garlic and a whole lemon in it. Boil it all for about 10-12 minutes. After that, drain the water and remove the lemon and garlic, setting them aside for now. Return the pot of potatoes to low heat to evaporate excess moisture, but be careful not to burn. Turn off the heat and place the potatoes in a warm place.
Step 3
Use a knife to pierce the hot lemon in several places. Do this carefully so as not to burn or cut your hands. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator. Wipe it off with a paper towel and rub with olive oil. Place whole boiled garlic, chopped lemon and thyme inside the carcass. Preheat oven to 190-200 degrees. Grease a baking dish with butter, place the chicken in it and bake for about 45 minutes. Remove the half cooked chicken and transfer to a serving platter.
Step 4
Place in the dish where the chicken and potatoes were baked. Combine it with rosemary leaves and season with salt and pepper if necessary. Place a gap in the center of the lined potatoes to place the chicken. On top of the chicken. During this time, the potatoes will acquire a golden color and a delicious crispy crust.
Step 5
Remove the finished dish from the oven. Remove the bacon from the chicken and chop it over the potatoes. Throw away the lemon and thyme. Remove the garlic, peel the remaining peel, chop and rub the chicken carcass with it. Sprinkle chopped herbs before serving.
