Dutch Oven Chicken

Succulent whole roasted chicken with potatoes.

Course: Main Course

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1

Servings:

Calories: 338kcal

Preheat oven to 400F / 200C / gas mark 6.
Pat the chicken dry, rub with oil, and sprinkle on the seasonings.
Put potatoes in the bottom of the dutch oven, add the chicken broth and then place the seasoned chicken on top of the potatoes.
Bake covered for about 30 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F / 74C.
If you want to crisp up the skin, put chicken under the broiler for about 5 minutes.
Remove from oven, tent the chicken with foil and allow to rest for about 10 minutes before carving and serving.

Prepare 24 coals. When they are hot, place 8 coals under the cast iron dutch oven to preheat.
When the cast iron dutch oven is hot, add the oil and sear the chicken, breast side down for 5 minutes.
Remove the chicken and add the potatoes to the dutch oven. Place the chicken on top of the potatoes in the center of the dutch oven. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast.
Place the lid on, and evenly distribute the remaining coals on the top of the closed dutch oven.
Rotate the dutch oven 90-degrees every 15 minutes. You may need to add additional coals after 45 minutes or so to keep the temperature consistent (if you add 4 coals to the bottom, double the number and add 8 to the top).
Cook for 60-90 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165F / 74C.

Pat the chicken dry and store it uncovered in the fridge overnight to get the crispiest skin.
Cut any large potatoes so all the pieces are similar in size.
For even crispier skin, pop the dutch oven chicken under the broiler before serving.
Cook by temperature rather than time. Always cook the chicken to a minimum temperature of 165F / 74C.
Cook for approximately 20 minutes per pound. Adjust the cooking time accordingly for a larger or smaller bird.
Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 4 days.
There are 10 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.