Ww 6 Points - Mediterranean Roast Chicken

Submitted by mariposa13

"From WW Simply Delicious"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (3 1/2 lb) roasting chickens
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 1 1⁄2 lbs large red potatoes, cut into wedges
• 8 kalamata olives, pitted
• fresh thyme sprig, to garnish

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400*F.
2. Spray roasting rack with nonstick spray.
3. Spray nonstick baking sheet with nonstick spray.
4. Combine chopped thyme, oregano, oil, garlic, and salt in small bowl.
5. Gently loosen skin from breast of chicken.
6. Spread the herbs evenly under the skin.
7. Place lemon inside cavity.
8. Tuck wings begind chicken and tie legs together.
9. Place chicken, breast side up, on rack.
10. PLace potatoes and olives on baking sheet.
11. Roast chicken until thigh registers 180*F, about 1 hr and 10 minute.
12. During last 45 min, place potatoes and olives in oven.
13. Stir occasionally, until potatoes are tender and browned.
14. Let chicken stand 10 minute.
15. Discard lemon and skin, then carve.
16. Garnish with thyme sprigs.

Reviews

[SavorFlavor]

I have been making this recipe from the WW cookbook for years. It is sooooooo good!! The chicken comes out so moist and flavorful. Thanks for adding.