Ingredients
– 6 skin-on , bone-in chicken thighs
– ¼ cup lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
– 3 tablespoons olive oil , divided
– 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
– 4 large garlic cloves , crushed
– 3 teaspoons dried basil
– 2 teaspoons dried oregano
– 2 teaspoons dried parsley
– 2 teaspoons salt , plus extra
– 1/2 cup plum tomatoes
– 8 baby potatoes , halved
– 1 red onion , cut into wedges
– 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and cut into wedges
– 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and cut into wedges
– 1 large zucchini , sliced
– 4 tablespoons pitted Kalamata olives
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Method:
- lemon slices Instructions Pat thighs dry with paper towel. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, 2 tablespoon of olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, parsley and salt. Pour out half of the marinade in a jug to use later.
- Add the chicken to the marinade in the dish and coat evenly. Cover and marinate for 15 minutes if rushed; 1 hour if time allows; or over night, turning each chicken thigh occasionally in the marinade.
- Preheat oven to 220°C | 430°F.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-proof pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden browned (about 4 minutes each side).
- Drain some of the excess fat, leaving about a tablespoon for added flavour. Arrange the vegetables around each chicken thigh.
- Drizzle the vegetables with the remaining marinade, tossing them through the oil mixture to evenly coat.
- Cover skillet or dish with lid (or foil), and bake until the potatoes are soft and the chicken is completely cooked through (about 35 minutes).
- Change oven setting to grill / broil on a medium heat setting; uncover and cook for about 5-10 minutes, or until chicken and potatoes are crispy and golden browned.
