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Whole Oven Roasted Chicken with Baby Potatoes

A healthy and hearty one-pan roast chicken dish, paired with a zesty salad dressing. Perfect for a quick, comforting Sunday lunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, One-Pan Meals
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Main Dish

  • 1 Whole Chicken
  • 1 Onion peeled and chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic peeled and thinly sliced
  • 8 Baby Potatoes washed and cut in half
  • 30 ml Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 2 ½ tsp Woolworths Chicken Rub
  • 1 tsp Woolworths Peri-Peri
  • ½ tsp Woolworths Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Woolworths Mixed Herbs
  • 30-40 ml Water
  • Salt to taste

Salad Sauce

  • 3 tsp Low Fat Plain Yogurt
  • 2 tsp Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
  • Lemon Juice squeeze of fresh
  • ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
  • ½ tsp Mixed Herbs
  • ½ tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper
  • Salt optional to taste

Instructions
 

Main Dish

  • Preheat oven to 160°C.
  • Pour the olive oil in the oven baking dish or pan.
  • Place the halved baby potatoes in the dish.
  • Place the chopped onion and sliced garlic on top.
  • Add a bit of salt to the vegetables.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the Chicken Rub, Peri-Peri, Smoked Paprika, and Mixed Herbs.
  • Rub the whole chicken with a bit of olive oil.
  • Rub the spice mix onto the chicken.
  • Pour water into the baking dish, around the sides, to cover the baby potatoes halfway.
  • Place the chicken on top of the baby potatoes, onion, and garlic in the dish.
  • Bake uncovered for 1 to 1.5 hours until the chicken skin is crispy and internal temp reaches 75°C.
  • Turning the chicken during baking is optional.

Salad Sauce

  • Mix together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, smoked paprika, mixed herbs, black pepper, and salt (optional).
  • Serve with salad, burgers, or as a dip for chips. This sauce is very versatile.

Notes

This cozy roast chicken dish is ideal for a quick and easy Sunday lunch.
It’s a healthier option and requires minimal preparation.
Perfect as a one-pan winter meal.
Pair with a Woolworths Mixed Herbs salad and homemade yogurt-based dressing for a complete meal.
Keyword Easy Sunday Lunch, healthy, One Pan, Roast Chicken, Winter Dish