1 whole chicken, about 3 1/2 pounds
4 oz extra virgin olive oil, divided
Salt and pepper to taste
2 T fresh oregano (or 1 T dry)
4 potatoes, cut in wedges
1 lemon, cut in four wedges
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Recipe
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Rinse chicken under cold water and pat dry. Season the chicken generously with 2-oz of the olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, and half the oregano.
In large bowl, place potato wedges, lemon wedges, garlic cloves, remaining 2-oz olive oil and oregano. Toss to mix.
Place chicken in roasting pan and roast for 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven and pour potato mixture over chicken. Roast for 35-40 minutes more. Remove from oven and leg chicken stand for 10-15 minutes in warm place.