Rustic Greek-Style Roast Chicken With Smashed Potatoes

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Rustic Greek-Style Roast Chicken With Smashed Potatoes - A Flavorful Mediterranean Dish
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Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 -6 medium potatoes ( or one potato per person )
2 small brown onions , peeled and thickly sliced
1 large roasting chicken ( mine was 1.7kg , around 3 1/2 lbs )
50 g butter , cut into small cubes
1 bulb of garlic , broken into cloves , peeled and roughly chopped
1 bulb of garlic , broken into cloves , unpeeled and roughly chopped
1 bulb of garlic , broken into cloves , unpeeled and unchopped
1 bunch fresh thyme
1 bunch fresh oregano
1 large lemons or 2 small lemons
olive oil
sea salt
black pepper , freshly ground
3 tablespoons water
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 lemon , juice of

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
550
Sugar
5g
Fat
27g
Rustic Greek-Style Roast Chicken With Smashed Potatoes is a classic, hearty, Mediterranean dish that's perfect for a cozy night in at home. It's a simple recipe yet full of robust and fresh flavors that will take your senses to Greece. The golden, crisp chicken skin and the fluffy smashed potatoes are irresistible. The dish is perfect for satisfying hunger pangs on a winter evening when you're feeling a little bit homesick for the sunshine and sea.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 200°C (around 390°F).
2.Cut the chicken backbone out with sharp scissors or a sharp knife.
3.Spread the chicken as flat as possible and 'score' the skin deeply with a sharp knife. This allows the flavors to penetrate.
4.Cut the potatoes into smaller chunks (around quarters or halves depending on the size).
5.Mix the potatoes and onions in a bowl with the unpeeled garlic, oregano, lemon slices, thyme sprigs, salt, pepper, and good glug of your best quality olive oil and mix it all together.
6.Spread the potatoes and onions over the base of a large roasting tin.
7.Sit the chicken, skin-side up, on top of the potatoes and onions, those will add layers of flavor to the chicken.
8.Place all the cut up pieces of butter, garlic, and dot all over the chicken.
9.Add some more thyme and oregano between the potatoes and chicken.
10.Pour water and chicken stock over the chicken into the roasting tin.
11.Put the roasting pan into the oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour. You can check the chicken is cooked all the way through by cutting near the thigh and checking the juices are running clear.
12.Remove the chicken from the pan, set aside to rest, and keep warm.
13.Stir the potato and onion mix in the roasting tin to get all the juices mixed and then push them into a chunky mush.
14.Drop in the juice from lemon, then serve alongside the chicken.

PROS

This dish is full of flavor and aroma which will fill up the whole house.
It’s a simple, rustic dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for a family dinner.

The potatoes and onions will soak up the chicken’s cooking juices and make the perfect base for the chicken.

Roasting chicken is healthy as it’s low in fat and calories.
Chicken is also a great source of healthy protein.

CONS

Roasting the chicken could take some time and it’s possible to overcook the chicken.
Overcooking the chicken can result in dry meat, so it’s important to keep an eye that the chicken is not overcooked.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein and contains several essential vitamins and minerals such as potassium, selenium, and phosphorus. The health benefits of the potatoes are high in fiber and vitamin C.
The garlic in this recipe provides health benefits due to its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to reduce blood pressure. It can also boost the immune system and improve cholesterol levels.

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