SPICY ROASTED CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES

SPICY ROASTED CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES image

Yield 4 generous servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2 lb cherry tomatoes, washed and halved
4 tsp finely minced garlic
1 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp lemon zest
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 large split chicken breast (about 2 lb) trimmed of excess fat
4 large chicken thighs (about 2 lbs)trimmed of excess fat

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Grease 11 by 14 inch roasting pan with 1/2 tsp olive oil. Spread tomatoes in pan. Set aside. 2. In a large bowl, combine the remaining olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemo zest, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper, and mix well. 3. Using a sharp, strong knife, cut split breasts in half. Coat all chicken pieces with seasoning. 4. Place chicken pieces, skin side up, on top of tomatoes. 5. Roast for 40 to 45 minutes, until chicken is cooked through, 160F on a thermometer. 6. To serve, divide chicken pieces and tomatoes among four dinner plates.