1 whole chicken, 3 to 4 pounds, cut into 8 pieces ½ tsp table salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper 1 tbs olive oil 1 tbs vegetable oil 2 medium leeks, trim the dark green leaves and root end, keeping the base intact. Quarter each leek lengthwise and rinse thoroughly. 4 medium carrots, halved crosswise, … Continue reading Chicken in the Pot with Carrots, Mushrooms, and Thyme