Yes, it's from the herb: Oregano oil is, as the name implies, oil from the oregano herb that is extracted by steam distillation. Or at least from an oregano herb â there are more than 40 varieties of the plant. According to Alive, the oil from Oreganum vulgare is believed to hold the most therapeutic benefit.
Fill the pot about halfway with oil and heat to 350 to 375 degrees. When you add the chicken, the temperature will drop. Keep it at 300 to 325 degrees while the chicken fries.
This will bring the temperature of the oil down to about 350F. 10-12 minutes on each side and then out of the oil. Return the oil to 375 and put the white pieces in for 8-10 minutes per side. This is for a shallow pan fry.