Description

This Mediterranean inspired recipe is a one pot dish and one that is easy to prepare.It's full of intense and vibrant flavors that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken leg quarters (thigh and drumstick attached)
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• olive oil, for basting
• Spice Rub:
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 c. Aleppo pepper (can be found on Amazon or World Market or make a combination of hot smoked paprika and cayenne)
• 1/4 c. finely minced fresh rosemary
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• Olive Herb Mix:
• 1 c. cracked olives, or other green olives of choice, torn
• 1/4 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 1/4 c. freshly chopped oregano leaves
• 1/2 c. freshly chopped parsley
• garnish: lemon wedges and fresh parsley

Steps

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper on all sides.
2. Mix together the spice rub ingredients; massage all over the chicken.
3. Put the chicken in a large heavy casserole dish in a single layer; cover; let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.