Baked Chicken Thighs with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives and Potatoes
Chicken thighs with crispy skin resting on potatoes that soak up the juices of tomatoes and olives. One pan, no pre-frying, and a sauce that makes itself.
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Mix the oil, oregano, paprika, salt and black pepper and rub the mixture into the chicken.
💡Dry the chicken before seasoning so the mixture clings to the skin; a longer marinade gives deeper color and flavor.
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Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F).
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Cut the potatoes in half.
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Toss the potatoes, cherry tomatoes, olives and garlic cloves with the olive oil and arrange in the pan.
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Place the chicken on the vegetables, skin side up.
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Bake uncovered 30 minutes, until the skin starts to brown.
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Tear the mozzarella into pieces and scatter among the vegetables. Bake 15 more minutes, until the skin is crisp and the juice running from the thigh is clear.
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Take the chicken out of the oven, let it rest 5 minutes.
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Sprinkle the cilantro over the top.
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Serve hot.
571calories
51 gprotein
28 gcarbs
27 gfat
● protein 36%● carbs 20%● fat 44%
Per serving (482 g), of 4 servings
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Oven· 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Toaster oven (Fits one small pan; good for small batches) · Air fryer (Small batches only, no runny batters) · Pot (Only for covered stews on the stovetop, no browning on top)
Baking pan· Also works: Glass / ovenproof baking dish (None) · Disposable pan (None)
Cutting board· Also works: Plate (Large plate, dulls the knife)
Knife· Also works: Food processor (Fast, less control over size) · Kitchen shears (For herbs/dough)
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