40 mins

Ingredients for Granny's Slow-baked Chicken



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How to Cook Granny's Slow-baked Chicken
- Rub the skin of the chicken with olive oil, then sprinkle it with salt and pepper on all sides. Tie the legs together, and place it, breast-side up, in a large cast-iron cocotte (Dutch Oven or casserole dish).
- Peel the outer layers off the head of garlic and separate the individual cloves (don't peel the cloves themselves). Cut the lemon into 4 quarters. Arrange the garlic, lemon, and herbs around the chicken. Put the lid on the dish and place it into a cold (not preheated) oven. Turn the oven to Mk2 - 150°C - 300°F.
- Bake for three hours, or until cooked through. If you have a meat thermometer, insert it in the inner part of a thigh, but not touching the bone. The chicken is done when the thermometer registers 82°C - 180°F. Baste the chicken with its own juices every 45 minutes or so.
- If the skin of the chicken is still rather pale, remove the lid, turn the oven up to hot (Mk7 - 425°F - 220°C) or switch to the grill mode, and put the pot back in for 20 to 30 minutes, watching it closely, until the chicken is nicely golden.
- Place the chicken onto a cutting board, carve the different serving parts, and place in a warm serving dish. Transfer the juices, herbs, and softened garlic cloves to a sauce dish and serve immediately, with mashed potatoes and Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries.

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Reviews of Granny's Slow-baked Chicken
![]() Very easy because the chicken sees to itself. Just baste it with the juices occasionally. I was a little worried that I was adding no liquid to the pot, but I needed have been concerned, the chicken gave off it's own juices and, along with the lemon, there was enough to create steam in the pot to cook the chicken. Make sure you have a pot with a good fitting lid. Jolanda (2 reviews) |
![]() What a cracking recipe. Really easy (it cooks itself) and the texture and taste is just perfect. The only drawback is the length of time cooking, but if you are prepared for that, this method of slow cooking is an absolute winner. Majella (1 review) |
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