Best 7 Greek Oregano And Cinnamon Roast Chicken Recipes

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If you're in search of a mouthwatering and aromatic roasted chicken dish, then you've come to the right place. Our delectable Greek oregano and cinnamon roast chicken recipe will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. With its succulent and tender meat, infused with the enticing flavors of oregano and cinnamon, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Let's dive into the culinary journey of creating this irresistible dish, packed with Mediterranean charm and rustic goodness!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED GREEK CHICKEN



Roasted Greek Chicken image

Juicy, flavorful chicken meat with a crispy skin. Tastes wonderful and is super simple to make.

Provided by GatorJess

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 chicken leg quarters, with bone and skin
¼ cup olive oil
4 lemons, halved
4 teaspoons dried oregano
4 teaspoons dried basil
4 teaspoons garlic powder
4 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken legs in a deep, large baking dish. Massage 1 tablespoon olive oil onto each chicken leg. Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken. Arrange lemons around the chicken.
  • Mix oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; sprinkle evenly over each chicken leg, flipping the chicken to season both sides.
  • Cook chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 139.8 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 41.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 2463.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

GREEK OREGANO AND CINNAMON ROAST CHICKEN



Greek Oregano and Cinnamon Roast Chicken image

This is taken from Tonia Buxton, a Greek / English presenter who travelled around the Greek islands presenting "My Greek Kitchen". This is a recipe that she apparently got from Crete, its very easy and tasty and great served with her recipe for Cumin Potatoes (which I've also posted) and salad.

Provided by Lou van

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 chicken, oven ready approx 3lb
1 large beef tomatoes, sliced into 8 pieces
1 large onion, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, heaped
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C.
  • Place chicken in a roasting dish and rub with 1 tbsp oil.
  • Place tomato slices on breast and legs.
  • Separate the onion slices and place around the chicken.
  • Season with the salt, pepper, oregano and cinnamon.
  • Drizzle remaining oil over the chicken and place in the oven for 11/2 hours or until the juices run clear.

COUSIN COSMO'S GREEK CHICKEN



Cousin Cosmo's Greek Chicken image

This is a favorite chicken recipe, my son requests it every year for his birthday.

Provided by OAKLEY

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ pound feta cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups water
1 cube chicken bouillon, crumbled
2 cups loosely packed torn fresh spinach leaves
1 ripe tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • On large plate, combine 1 tablespoon flour, salt, and pepper. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine cheese, lemon juice, and oregano. Set aside.
  • With a meat mallet, pound each chicken breast to 1/2 inch thickness. Spread cheese mixture on each chicken breast, leaving 1/2 inch border. Fold chicken breasts in half; secure each with toothpick. Coat chicken breasts with flour mixture.
  • In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until golden. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups water, chicken bouillon cube, and remaining flour; pour over chicken breasts in pan. Add spinach and tomato to skillet, and bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink inside. Discard toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 85.2 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 686.2 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

GREEK CINNAMON CHICKEN



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Make and share this Greek Cinnamon Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (2 1/2 lb) chicken, cut in 8 pieces
salt
pepper
3 tablespoons butter
2 medium red onions, peeled and sliced
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (to taste) or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (to taste)
2 garlic cloves, peeled and mashed with salt
8 small tomatoes, skinned and seeded and cut in slices
2 cups dry white wine
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 lb broad egg noodle
1/2 lb fine noodles
2 tablespoons grated cheese (parmesan or any other cheese you may like)

Steps:

  • Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat the butter in a large frying pan and brown the chicken on all sides. Add the onions and stock; simmer 45 minutes. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Bring the garlic, wine, and tomatoes to a boil in a saucepan; stir in the tomato paste and celery. Season with salt and pepper and boil 15 minutes; Add the parsley.
  • Boil the noodles in salt water in another saucepan for 10 minutes OR until they are done, rinse with cold water, and drain.
  • To serve, mix the noodles with half of the cheese and place on a serving dish. Arrange the chicken on the bed of noodles. Pour the sauce on top of the chicken and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. 4 to 6 servings.
  • Classic Cuisine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 954.1, Fat 41.3, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 222.7, Sodium 431.5, Carbohydrate 76, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 11.8, Protein 48.5

GREEK-STYLE ROAST CHICKEN



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This easy Greek recipe with potatoes, olives and feta can be made in one pot - use skin-on thighs for the most succulent roast chicken

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

750g new potatoes, thickly sliced lengthways
2 tbsp olive oil
8 chicken thighs, skin on and bone in
300g cherry tomatoes
100g black olives
½ small pack oregano, leaves picked
200g pack feta, crumbled into chunks
2 tbsp red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the potatoes in a roasting tin and drizzle with half the oil. Sit the chicken thighs on top, drizzle over the remaining oil and season. Roast in the oven for 30 mins.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes, olives, oregano leaves and feta, then drizzle with the red wine vinegar. Return to the oven for another 25-30 mins until the chicken is cooked through and golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 3.5 milligram of sodium

OREGANO ROASTING CHICKEN



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This is a fantastic five-ingredient recipe that takes almost no time to prep for the oven. -Simple and Delicious Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup butter, melted
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)
2 teaspoons dried oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine butter, salad dressing mix and lemon juice. Place chicken on a rack in an ungreased roasting pan. Spoon butter mixture over chicken. , Cover and bake 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with oregano. Bake, uncovered, 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 170°-175°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Fat 39g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 56g protein.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH OREGANO, CINNAMON AND PAPRIKA



Grilled Chicken with Oregano, Cinnamon and Paprika image

Categories     Chicken     Low Carb     Grill/Barbecue     Cinnamon     Oregano     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon paprika
6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
Tomato and Red Onion Compote

Steps:

  • Whisk first 7 ingredients to blend in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Add chicken to dish and turn to coat with marinade. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour, turning occasionally. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Spray grill rack with nonstick spray; prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill chicken until cooked through, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes. Transfer to plates. Serve with compote.

Tips:

  • Use a whole chicken for a more flavorful and juicy roast.
  • Pat the chicken dry before seasoning it to help the spices adhere.
  • Use a generous amount of olive oil to help the chicken skin crisp up.
  • Season the chicken inside and out for maximum flavor.
  • Roast the chicken at a high temperature for the first 30 minutes to help brown the skin, then reduce the temperature to finish cooking the chicken through.
  • Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.
  • Serve the chicken with roasted vegetables, potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Greek oregano and cinnamon roast chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of oregano, cinnamon, and other spices gives the chicken a unique and flavorful taste. This dish is sure to impress your family and friends.

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