Step 1

Preheat oven to 425F (220C) and prepare a 9" x 13" baking pan or casserole dish.

Step 2

Remove giblets and any excess fat from the chicken. Pat dry with a kitchen paper towel. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, season your vegetables with salt, pepper oregano and drizzle with olive oil. Coat from all sides and place in roasting pan.

Step 4

In a small bowl mix together salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, oregano and olive oil. Brush the outside of the chicken and stuff the cavity with fresh thyme and garlic cloves. Sprinkle some salt and pepper on top.

Step 5

Put chicken on top of vegetables. Place in oven for 1 and 1/2 hours until chicken is fully cooked and skin is golden brown.