BAKED CHICKEN WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND BASIL

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This is a perfect recipe for any summer party!

Provided by Catherine Cappiello Pappas

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 16

10 - 12 chicken thighs - with skin and bone
for the tomato and basil topping:
1 cup of fresh basil - chopped
1 bulb of fresh garlic - chopped
2 large plum tomatoes - diced (not too small)
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. black pepper
2 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
rub:
¾ tsp. salt
¾ tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat Oven 350 degrees: Clean and pat dry the chicken thighs. Combine in a bowl all of the ingredients for the tomato and basil topping and set aside. Combine in a small bowl the rub and set aside. Place the chicken in a baking pan and rub the rub on each thigh. Top with the tomato and basil topping and place in the oven. Bake 50-55 minutes or until juices run clear.

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