Roast Chicken A Delish Skillet Dinner
Crispy from the outside and juicy from the inside, this gorgeous roast chicken is a delicious dinner that saves your time.
Servings 4 people
Calories 370kcal
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken with backbone removed
- 1 lemon cut in slices remove the seeds
- 1 large onion sliced
- 4 garlic cloves sliced
- 3 large potatoes cut in medium size cubes keep the skin
- 1 medium carrot diced
- Olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper
- Italian seasoning
- ¾ cup warm water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F/218C.
- In an iron skillet or a deep baking pan, add olive oil, the lemon, onion, garlic, potatoes, and carrot.
- Season with black pepper, salt, and Italian seasoning.
- Place the chicken over the vegetables, season with black pepper, salt, Italian seasoning, and sprinkle with olive oil.
- Flip the chicken and season with black pepper, salt, Italian seasoning, and sprinkle with olive oil.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Bring out of the oven and pour ¾ cup hot water to the corner of the skillet, do not pour the water over the chicken, that will prevent the skin from having a crispy texture.
- Place the chicken in the oven and bake for another 50 minutes. Make a small cut in the breast or the thigh and when the clear juices run your chicken is done roasting.
- Cover the chicken with aluminum foil for 30 minutes and then serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcal