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A whole roasted Greek chicken cooked in a cast iron Dutch oven with lemon, oregano, and butter.
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Dutch Oven Grecian Chicken

Dutch Oven Grecian Chicken is a simple, easy, and crazy delicious whole roasted greek chicken full of lemon, garlic, and oregano flavor!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 6
Calories:
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • whole chicken I prefer under 3 1/2 pounds for the best flavor in this recipe
  • 2 lemons sliced into thin rounds
  • ¾ cup garlic peeled
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • salt and pepper
  • 1-2 pats of butter optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees / 190 c
  • Stuff 1/2 of one lemon into the chicken's cavity with 5-8 garlic cloves.
  • Generously salt and pepper chicken.
  • Add to dutch oven and throw in rest of lemon and garlic.
  • Sprinkle chicken with oregano.
  • If you like extra crispy chicken skin, add a pat or two of butter to the top.
  • Add lid and cook 1 1/2 hours, checking temp every 20 minutes after an hour. You want the temp to get to 160, and then remove the lidded dutch oven, as it will keep cooking to reach the safe internal temperature of 165 degrees for a chicken.
  • Let dutch oven sit for 10 minutes after removing from oven to allow for carryover cooking, and so the juices have a chance to rest.
  • Remove from pan, and carve!