Family-Style Chicken

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 120 Minutes

Ready In: 135 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

vegetable spray, as needed

3 ribs celery, cut into thirds

2 medium yellow squash, halved crosswise

2 medium zucchini, halved crosswise

1 medium yellow onion, quartered (about 1 cup)

1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and quartered

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1 (4-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

4 bay leaves

lemon zest, for garnish

chopped parsley, for garnish

equipment: 1 large roasting pan

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Lightly coat the roasting pan with vegetable spray.
3. Make the Vegetables: Toss all of the ingredients in a large bowl, and arrange them in the roasting pan, leaving room in the center for the chicken.
4. Prepare the Chicken: Nestle the chicken pieces in the center of the pan. Combine the remaining ingredients and sprinkle evenly over the chicken. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
5. Remove the chicken from the oven and baste with the drippings. Continue baking uncovered until well browned, about 1 hour more. Arrange the chicken on a platter surrounded by the vegetables. Sprinkle with the garnish.

By RecipeOfHealth.com