Roasted Chicken with Garlic-Parmesan Herb Crust over Slow-Roasted Tomatoes

Name: Roasted Chicken with Garlic-Parmesan Herb Crust over Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: about 2.6 lb bone-in skin-on chicken thighs; 18 oz cherry tomatoes; 4 oz shallot; 1 head (2 oz) garlic; 1.8 oz (about 1/2 cup) grated Parmesan cheese; 1.4 oz (about 1/3 cup) breadcrumbs; 1/2 oz (about 1/4 cup) fresh parsley; 0.2 oz (about 2 tsp leaves) fresh thyme; 1 whole lemon; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1.4 tbsp butter; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

An original baked chicken recipe featuring a savory crust of roasted garlic, Parmesan, and fresh herbs. It is served over slowly roasted tomatoes with shallot, adding juiciness and an elegant sweet-savory contrast.

20 minPrep

40 minCook

60 minTotal

4Servings

High Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

8 approx. 1200 g bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (secar with papel of cocina)
500 g cherry tomatoes (whole)
120 g shallot (in wedges finos)
1 cabeza (60 g) garlic (for roasting and hacer the crust)
50 g grated Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
40 g breadcrumbs (preferiblemente fino)
15 g fresh parsley (chopped)
6 g fresh thyme (solo the leaves)
1 unit lemon (zest fina and 30 ml/2 tbsp of juice)
45 ml olive oil (divided)
20 g butter (derretida)
10 g Dijon mustard (for adherir the crust)
8 g salt (or to taste)
3 g black pepper (freshly ground)
15 ml balsamic vinegar (for the tomates)

Nutrition facts

per serving

520 kcal

Calories

38 g

Protein

10 g

Carbs

36 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

8 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairyMustardSulfites

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. Slice the top off the head of garlic, place it on a small piece of foil, drizzle with a little olive oil, wrap it, and set aside.
2
In a large baking dish, toss the cherry tomatoes and shallot with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Place the wrapped garlic head in one corner of the dish.
3
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season them on both sides with the remaining salt and black pepper.
4
Roast the tomatoes, shallot, and garlic for 15 minutes at 220 °C / 425 °F.
5
Meanwhile, make the crust. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into a bowl. Add the grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley, thyme, lemon zest, melted butter, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Mix until the texture is moist and sandy.
6
Remove the baking dish from the oven. Gently stir the tomatoes and shallot. Arrange the chicken thighs over the tomato bed, skin side up.
7
Mix the lemon juice with the Dijon mustard and brush it over the top of each thigh. Divide the garlic-Parmesan herb crust on top, pressing gently so it adheres.
8
Lower the oven temperature to 200 °C / 400 °F. Bake for 25 more minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden. For extra color, broil for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely, at 230 °C / 445 °F.
9
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes out of the oven. Serve each portion with the slow-roasted tomatoes, roasted shallot, and pan juices spooned over the top.

Chef tips

For a crispier crust, use panko breadcrumbs. If the tomatoes release a lot of juice, stir them before adding the chicken so the flavor concentrates better.

Substitutions

You can substitute shallot with red onion. Thyme can be replaced with fresh oregano. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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