Roast Chicken Rignato A La Contessa - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 broiler chicken (about 3 to 4 lb.), cut into serving pieces
1 lemon, cut in half
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c. olive oil
1/4 c. unsalted butter, melted
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
3 to 4 medium potatoes, quartered and peeled (if desired)

Preparation

Squeeze lemon juice on chicken.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Place chicken in a small roasting pan with olive oil and butter. Sprinkle with oregano.
Roast in a preheated 325\u00b0 oven, basting frequently for about 1 hour.
Add potatoes and bake 1 hour longer. (Chicken should be well cooked.) Turn occasionally to brown on all sides.
Makes 4 servings.