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Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Nut-free, Soya-free, Fish-free, GAPS, SCD, Paleo
5 from 1 vote
Servings 2 hungry adults
Author Vicki Montague the Freefrom Fairy

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken legs - skin on - free-range or organic if possible
  • 1 tin tomatoes
  • 1 small courgette - cut into cubes
  • 1 small carrot - cut into cubes
  • 1 clove garlic - finely chopped
  • Large handful basil - roughly chopped
  • Sprinkle dried mixed herbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil to drizzle

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken legs in a dish not much larger than they are
  • Pour over the tin of tomatoes, chopped courgette, chopped carrot, chopped garlic, basil, salt and pepper
  • Stir gently to ensure the vegetables are mixed around in the tomato sauce and sprinkle with the dried herbs
  • At this point you can cover and refrigerate ready to put in the oven when you need it
  • When you are ready to cook it, preheat the oven to 180 degrees, 160 degree fan, gas mark 4
  • Place tin foil over the dish and cook for about 1 1/4 hours until the juice runs clear when you insert a knife into the thigh
  • Drizzle with olive oil and bring to the table to serve