Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSamos RestaurantRoasted Chicken Oreganato Recipe

Roasted Chicken Oreganato Recipe

Inspired by Samos Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves4

A half chicken, oven roasted with rosemary, garlic, lemon, and oregano, served with roasted veggies and rice or potatoes.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Side Options

Method

Preparing the Chicken

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Season the Chicken

    Place the chicken in a roasting pan. Rub the marinade all over the chicken, including under the skin for extra flavor. Squeeze the lemon juice over the chicken and place the lemon halves inside the cavity.

Roasting the Chicken

  1. 4

    Roast

    Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste the chicken with its juices halfway through cooking.

  2. 5

    Rest

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Preparing the Vegetables

  1. 6

    Prepare the Vegetables

    While the chicken is roasting, toss the chopped carrots, red bell pepper, and zucchini with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.

  2. 7

    Roast the Vegetables

    Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for the last 30 minutes of the chicken's cooking time until tender and slightly caramelized.

Cooking the Side

  1. 8

    Cook Rice or Potatoes

    Cook rice according to package instructions or boil potatoes until fork-tender. Drain and season with a little salt and olive oil before serving.

Serving

  1. 9

    Plate the Meal

    Serve the roasted chicken with the roasted vegetables and your choice of rice or potatoes. Enjoy your delicious Roasted Chicken Oreganato!

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