Chicken Provençal with Sticky Garlic Potatoes

Ingredients:

1kg new potatoes

2 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for cooking)

1 whole garlic bulb

8 chicken thighs and/or drumsticks

1 small red pepper, deseeded and chopped into 2cm chunks

500g cherry tomatoes

80g sun-dried tomatoes

80g mixed olives

1 sprig of rosemary

1 sprig of sage

2 sprigs of thyme

½ teaspoon herbes de Provence

French bread (optional, for serving)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan) / gas mark 6.

2. Prepare the Potatoes:

Halve any larger new potatoes. Place the potatoes in a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Nestle the whole garlic bulb among the potatoes.

3. Roast Potatoes and Garlic:

Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until golden and tender.

4. Cook the Chicken:

Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. In a large frying pan over high heat, add a splash of olive oil and cook the chicken skin-side down until it is crisp and golden all over.

5. Combine Ingredients:

In a large oven dish, add the chopped red pepper, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and herbs (rosemary, sage, and thyme). Place the browned chicken on top of the mixture.

6. Bake:

Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.

7. Make Garlic Paste:

Once the garlic bulb is roasted, squeeze the softened cloves into a bowl. Mix them with the oil from the roasting tray and stir in the herbes de Provence.

8. Serve:

Toss the roasted potatoes with the garlic paste before serving. Plate with the chicken and, if desired, serve with French bread.

Enjoy your delicious Chicken Provençal with Sticky Garlic Potatoes!