Baked Chicken with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

By ladygourmet

Ingredients

• For the Tomato and Basil Topping:
• 10 – 12 chicken thighs – with skin and bone
• 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
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Rub:
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 3/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. brown sugar

Preparation

Step 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.