Clay Oven-Roasted Chicken

Name: Clay Oven-Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2-4 lb) whole chickens; 1 lemon, quartered; 1 teaspoon dried tarragon

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Recipe by Alan in SW Florida

Don't see too many clay oven or clay pot recipes. This is a favorite of mine. It makes a chicken with a golden brown, very crisp skin.

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READY IN: 1hr 30mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

(3 1/2-4 lb) whole chickens
1

lemon, quartered
1

teaspoon dried tarragon

DIRECTIONS

Soak clay oven in water to cover for 10 to 15 minutes.
Place lemon in chicken cavity. Tuck wings under, and tie legs together with string, if desired. Place chicken in clay pot, breast side up, and sprinkle with tarragon. Cover with lid.
Place in a COLD oven. Turn oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and bake 1 hour. Uncover and bake 15 more minutes or until meat thermometer inserted into chicken thigh registers 180 degrees.

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