1 – 3 1/2 to 4 pound frying chicken
1 large sweet onion, peeled and cut into eighths
4  apples, washed, cored and cut into sixths
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/8 cup water
2 tbsp. oregano
2 tbsp. rosemary
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. black pepper

Heat oven to 375°F.

Rinse chicken and dry inside and out with paper towels.  Place in a large roasting pan.  Season with half of the herbs and spices.

Peel and cut onion into eighths. Place in bowl with the olive oil, water and the remainder of the herbs and spices. Mix well. Arrange around the chicken.

Bake for 45 minutes.

Core and cut apples into sixths. Remove chicken and onion from oven and add apples.

Return to oven and bake for another 45 minutes or until chicken is browned and meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 180 degrees.

Serve with baked yams or potatoes and a tossed salad.

Serves 4

Submitted by: Cleanfreshcuisine