Ornitha Zante

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I really can't understand why this recipe isn't a regular feature in chicken cookbooks - it's so simple and so tasty. everyone i know who has tried it insists i give them the recipe.

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Steps

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Rub the chicken with garlic and olive oil and place in a roasting tin or wide casserole.

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Add the tomatoes , oregano and a tablespoon of oil and cover loosely with foil.

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Place in the oven at 180c and roast for 60-75 minutes.

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Remove the foil and add the stock or water ensuring the pasta is well coated and moistened.

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Season and add the remaining oil , if using.

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Return to the oven uncovered and cook for 45 minutes , until the pasta has swollen and the chicken tops are nice and brown.

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Can be served with okra but we often just add a little more pasta instead.

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Also try your own variations - white wine and water instead of stock , thyme or tarragon instead of oregano etc.

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Ingredients

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roasting chickens, garlic cloves, tomatoes, dried oregano, chicken stock, olive oil, small shell pasta, salt and pepper