Whole Chicken Dinner

OK, don’t let this long ingredients list intimidate you. This is so easy! First, preheat your oven to 375°F. Then, place your chicken in a large Dutch oven or roasting pan. Be sure to check and remove that little bag of goodies from inside of the chicken. We will not be using those in this recipe, that is for certain.

Pour in your chicken stock, apple cider vinegar, and water. Depending on how many vegetables you end up adding, you may add more water. Wash your vegetables. Peel and chop your carrots, and chop your broccoli. Throw your veggies into the pot. Cut potatoes in half or quarters if they are big and add potatoes at this time if you are going for the full chicken dinner. Also, If you are serving more guests, add more of each vegetable. Now, grind a little fresh pepper onto your chicken. Set aside.

Slice your onion and mince your garlic. In a saucepan over medium heat, add onion, garlic and olive oil. Saute the mixture for several minutes until onions are softened. Pour the mixture onto the top of your chicken. You should have excess olive oil in your pan that you can pour and rub over your chicken.

Last steps. Slice your lemons. Squeeze them over your chicken and all about in your pot. I like to lay lemon slices some on my chicken and then just throw the rest in. Then add a few sprigs of thyme. I throw in several whole springs, as well as sheered and sprinkled some onto the top of the chicken.

Cover the pot and place your beautiful chicken into the oven on 375°F for 1 hour. After an hour, un-cover and cook for at least 30 minutes longer or until done and browned on top.

Then, remove from the oven, and serve. I know my child comes running to the kitchen every time I make this easy meal. She loves it so much that she lays by the oven waiting for it to be ready, constantly telling me that a whole chicken dinner is her favorite! I hope all of your dinner guests enjoy!