Roasted Chicken Thighs and Giardiniera Relish

Submitted by gailanng

"Cant find giardiniera?  See recipe giardiniera recipe #468165 "

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) jar giardiniera, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon brine (store bought or see giardiniera #468165)
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed
• salt and pepper (to taste)

directions

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Combine giardiniera and brine, 1/4 cup oil (4 tablespoons), parsley and pepper in bowl. Set aside.
2. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add chicken, skin side down, and cook until well browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip chicken and transfer skillet to oven. Cook until chicken registers 175 degrees, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter and top with relish.