1 whole chicken, bone in and skin on, trimmed and split in half lengthwise (or cut into four), rinsed and patted dry (you can ask your butcher to do this)
1 onion, sliced and sautéed in olive oil (1/2 cup sautéed onions)
1 garlic clove, chopped
¼ cup tomato paste or ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 heaping tablespoon za’atar
Drizzle silan or maple syrup
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and boil until they are par-cooked, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Preheat oven to 375ºF. Place the 2 chicken halves in a large roasting pan. Season with garlic, salt and pepper. Add sautéed onions, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, and za’atar. Use your hands to spread these ingredients all over the chicken, inside and out. Add potatoes, and toss all together until well-coated. Turn the chicken halves skin side up and place them over the potatoes. Drizzle the silan (or syrup) over the top of the chicken.
Cover and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Uncover the chicken and cook for 30 minutes longer until the chicken appears golden and the potatoes have crisped. Enjoy!
Recipe by Between Carpools at https://betweencarpools.com/one-pot-dinner-staple/