Meat & PoultryDifficulty: easy

Kotopoulo Riganato (Greek Lemon-Oregano Roast Chicken)

Name: Kotopoulo Riganato (Greek Lemon-Oregano Roast Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken cut in 8 pieces (or 8 thighs); 800 g potatoes, in wedges; 120 ml olive oil; Juice of 2 lemons; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp sweet paprika; Salt, pepper; 200 ml hot water or stock

The Sunday tray of every Greek home: chicken and potatoes roasted in lemon, oregano and golden olive oil.

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1Whisk oil, lemon, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper.

2Toss the chicken and potatoes in the marinade; rest 30 min.

3Tip everything into a roasting tray, add the hot water, and roast at 190°C/375°F for 60-75 min, basting twice, until the potatoes drink the pan juices and the skin crisps.

4Rest 10 min before serving with bread for the juices.