Roasted Chicken with Potatoes & Olives

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup DIVINA Smoked Pitted Kalamata Olives, drained, halved

• 1 cup Greek yogurt

• 5 cloves Garlic, smashed

• 3 Lemons, 1 zested and juiced, 2 cut into rounds

• 1 bunch Fresh oregano

• 1 Chicken, cut into 8 pieces

• 1-2 lb Red potatoes, quartered or halved depending on size

• 2 Medium red onions, cut into wedges

• 2 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

• Salt & freshly ground pepper (to taste)

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DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 450° F

2. In food processor, purée 1/2 c of olives, greek yogurt, 2 garlic cloves, zest & juice of 1 lemon, and 1 tbsp of fresh oregano

3. Add purée and chicken to ziplock bag and evenly coat chicken

4. Let sit 30 minutes at room temperature or overnight in refrigerator

5. Add to large roasting pan: remaining garlic, sliced lemons, oregano, potatoes, red onion, and olive oil

6. Season with salt & pepper and toss

7. Bake 20-25 minutes or until potatoes start to soften

8. Remove roasting pan from oven and stir in remaining 1/2 c of olives and olive brine along with 1/2 c water

9. Remove chicken from ziplock and wipe off excess marinade

10. Place chicken skin-side up directly over potato mixture

11. Roast 30-40 minutes or until thermometer registers 165ºF when inserted into thigh

12. Turn oven to broil to brown and crisp skin to your liking