My children never met my dad, though I have tried to give them a picture of what he was like. My dad died when I was sixteen, though my time with him was much too short, he filled it with memories to carry me through the times of my life. I have fallen back on these memories to sustain and strengthen me and to smile tenderly at those simpler times in my life.
Ingredients:
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
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.
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
Tanya Walton says
Sounds and looks great Catherine. Another to give a try...If I ever get any plum tomatoes this year!!
Rose says
I'm sure that your dad is smiling down on you watching you cook! Thanks for another delicious recipe.
David says
Catherine, Just a beautiful pan full of roasted chicken. The tomatoes and basil really set it off! Thanks for the recipe... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave