Ingredients

• One 4-5 lb whole chicken
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 onion, quartered
• 4 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 4 potatoes, cubed
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Soak clay pot in water for 15 minutes
2. Pat chicken dry inside and out
3. Season chicken cavity with salt, pepper, herbs
4. Place vegetables in bottom of soaked clay pot
5. Place chicken on top of vegetables
6. Pour broth around chicken
7. Cover with lid
8. Place in COLD oven
9. Turn heat to 400°F
10. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour
11. Chicken is done when internal temp is 165°F
12. Carefully remove (pot and contents are very hot)
13. Let rest 10 minutes before serving

Tips for Success

• Always start in COLD oven - prevents cracking
• Soaking is essential for proper cooking
• Gentle heat from clay = incredibly tender results
• Vegetables cook in chicken juices = amazing flavor
• Clay pot retains heat beautifully for serving
• Cleanup is easy - just soak with water