ROSEMARY CHICKEN 
1 lb. potatoes
4 tbsp. virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 tsp. salt, divided
3/4 c. chopped canned tomatoes, divided
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper (I omitted)
5 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
4 double breasts of chicken with skin on (8 halves)
4 lg. onions, peeled, halved vertically and sliced lengthwise
1 tsp. fresh rosemary or 1/4 tsp. dried rosemary
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley for garnish
2 scallions for garnish, cut thinly on the diagonal (I omitted)

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Cut each potato into 6 lengthwise wedges. In a large shallow baking dish toss the potatoes with 3 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup tomatoes and pepper.

Roast the potatoes until tender, about 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally so the tomatoes don't burn and the potatoes don't stick to the pan. About 5 or 10 minutes before the potatoes are done, melt one tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet (cast iron if you have one).

Over high heat, brown the chicken breasts, about 2 at a time (or enough so the pan isn't crowded). Remove when done. In the same pan, brown the onions, scraping up any bits of chicken. Do not crowd the pan.

 

Recipe Index