Greek-Style Lemon Roast Chicken

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Submitted by ShphrdGrl on April 28, 2006 - 11:08pm.

Estimated cook time:
1 hr 40 min

Estimated prep time:
10 min

Ingredient List:
1 whole roasting chicken (3-1/2 lb.)
1 medium lemon, washed, halved
1/2 cup KRAFT Greek Vinaigrette Dressing
salt and black pepper

Servings:
5 servings

Instructions:
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towel. Sprinkle inside and out with salt and pepper. Place in a 13x9-inch baking dish.
SQUEEZE the juice from lemon and mix with dressing in a small bowl. Place the squeezed lemon halves inside the cavity of chicken. Drizzle dressing mixture over chicken. Insert meat thermometer into thickest part of one of the chicken's thighs.
BAKE 1-1/2 hours or until chicken is cooked through (reaches an internal temperature of 180°F), basting occasionally.

Additional Comments::
This is a great recipe. The chicken is so tender and juicy! I usually make some roasted potatoes to go along with it. My family loves it!

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