Roasted Chicken with Tangerines and Olives

The tangerines and olives in this roasted chicken are a great mix of sweet and savory flavors. Garlic, thyme, and olive oil are used to season the chicken, which is then roasted to perfection with juicy tangerines and salty olives. The dish smells great and is great for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken about 3-4 pounds, cleaned and patted dry
• 4-5 tangerines, sliced
• 1 cup pitted green olives
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400F 200C

In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper

Rub the chicken all over with the olive oil mixture, inside and out

Place the chicken in a roasting pan or baking dish

Stuff the cavity of the chicken with some tangerine slices and scatter the rest around the chicken in the pan

Add olives to the pan around the chicken

Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165F 75C and the juices run clear, basting occasionally with the pan juices

Once done, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving

Serve the roasted chicken with tangerines and olives alongside for a flavorful meal