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
Carol Z says
This looks so good. Thanks and hope you had a very happy day!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
I hope you had a lovely day. That chicken looks so good and perfect for a celebration.
Chiara Giglio says
This looks so tasty Catherine, have a grest week ! Blessings my dear, a hug....
Silvia Brisigotti says
Very tasty...and beautiful too!!
Have a nice day Catherine!!
sofiaaurora says
Que rico y que completó pollo, besos desde España
Sofia
claudia lamascolo says
sounds delicious and hope you had a nice day.. dads are so special and never easy when they're gone... but we never forget those wonderful times together !!! xo
~~louise~~ says
Perfect choice for a song, Catherine. Thank you:)
And, that chicken, well, it looks and sounds delicious!!!
Thank you so much for sharing...
Sandee says
Loved the tribute and the dinner too. You are a wonderful lady Catherine.
Have a fabulous day. Big hugs. 🙂
Chatty Crone says
I am listening and Remembering with this song too - what a nice tribute to your dad. sandie
Dining Alone says
What a great post for your Dad, I miss mine on Father's Day also. Have a wonderful week.
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
Rose says
I'm sure that your dad is smiling down on you watching you cook! Thanks for another delicious recipe.
Tanya Walton says
Sounds and looks great Catherine. Another to give a try...If I ever get any plum tomatoes this year!!