Description
Mediterranean zest dances through this Greek Bundt Pan Chicken and Vegetables recipe, blending rustic charm with elegant simplicity. Layers of herb-infused chicken and colorful vegetables create a delightful feast you can savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 whole chicken (approximately 4 pounds or 1.8 kilograms)
Vegetables:
- 1 pound (454 grams) small potatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 2 large carrots, cut into chunks
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a Bundt pan with cooking spray to ensure easy release.
- Mix potatoes, bell peppers (red and green), onion, and carrot in a large bowl with olive oil, Greek seasoning, salt, and pepper, coating the vegetables thoroughly.
- Transfer the seasoned vegetable mixture into the prepared Bundt pan, creating a foundation for the chicken.
- Massage the entire chicken with remaining Greek seasoning, ensuring complete coverage inside and outside.
- Position the chicken vertically over the Bundt pan’s central column, with legs pointing downward onto the vegetable base.
- Place the Bundt pan on a rimmed baking sheet to catch potential drippings and prevent oven mess.
- Roast for approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes, covering the chicken with foil after 30 minutes to prevent excessive browning.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature using an instant-read thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh, ensuring it reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes on a cutting board or serving platter, enabling juices to redistribute.
- Sprinkle roasted vegetables with crumbled feta, fresh dill, and lemon zest before serving alongside the carved chicken.
Notes
- Chicken positioning matters critically for even cooking and maximum flavor infusion throughout the vegetables.
- Covering with foil after 30 minutes prevents excessive skin browning while maintaining tender, juicy meat texture.
- Using a Bundt pan creates unique vertical roasting technique, allowing fat drippings to naturally baste vegetables underneath.
- Choose fresh, high-quality Greek seasoning blend to elevate the overall Mediterranean flavor profile of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg