Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a large roasting pan with olive oil.

Step 2

For the marinade: Whisk the oil, lemon zest and juice, dried oregano, and salt together to emulsify. Whisk in the fresh oregano and garlic.

Step 3

For the chicken: Coat a large roasting pan with the olive oil. Place the chicken in the roasting pan, season it with salt and pepper, and pour the marinade on top.

Step 4

Grate the zest from 1 lemon and set aside, then cut both lemons in half and add to the pan.

Step 5

Roast until the chicken is golden, crisp, and fully cooked, about 30 minutes. Remove the chicken, turn the oven to broil, then return the chicken, and broil for a few minutes, until the skin is crisp.

Step 6

Garnish with oregano sprigs and reserved lemon zest and serve.