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Set oven to 425 degrees F (set oven rack to bottom position).
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Grease a roasting pan (use a pan large enough to hold the chicken halves and potatoes).
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Using kitchen shears cut the chicken down the center between the breasts, then cut down each side of the back bone, then discard the back bone.
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Season the chicken halves on both sides with salt and black pepper, then place skin side down in the roasting pan.
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In a bowl season the potatoes with salt and pepper then place the potatoes around the chicken.
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Sprinkle the whole garlic cloves and olives around the potatoes.
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In a bowl whisk the juice of 2 lemons with the olive oil then drizzle over the chicken and potatoes in the pan.
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Sprinkle the dried oregano over the top.
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Drizzle 2 tablespoons broth into the 4 corners of the pan (do NOT drizzle on top of the chicken or potatoes).
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Roast uncovered for about 50 minutes.
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Remove from oven turn the chicken skin side up, drizzle the pan juices on top the chicken and potatoes, if the broth has cooked down then drizzle about 1/3 to 1/2 cup more into the sides of the pan if needed.
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Continue to cook for another 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, you may want to baste with pan juices a few times during cooking (cooking times will vary slightly depending on the size of the chicken).
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Serve the chicken with pan juices.