Italian chicken from the oven with olive oil

Italian chicken from the oven with olive oil is a heartwarming dish that brings together comfort food and Mediterranean flair. Juicy chicken thighs are marinated in lemon, garlic, herbs and a generous amount of L'Oro Verde di Puglia olive oil, and then slowly roasted until the flavours are fully absorbed into the meat.

What makes this dish special is the simplicity of the marinade and how the olive oil gives a shiny, slightly crispy crust to the chicken. Italian chicken from the oven with olive oil is perfect for a weekday meal, but also festive enough for a dinner with friends. Serve with potatoes, focaccia or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.

Ingredients (for 2 persons)

• 4 chicken thighs with skin
• 3 tablespoons L'Oro Verde di Puglia olive oil
• 1 lemon (juice and rind)
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 sprig of rosemary, finely chopped
• Sea salt and black pepper

Preparation

1. Put the chicken in a bowl and add olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper.
2. Massage the marinade well into the meat and leave to marinate in the fridge, covered, for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
3. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
4. Place the chicken in a baking dish with the marinade and roast for 35-40 minutes, until the skin is crispy and the meat is cooked.
5. Halfway through the baking time, spoon some of the liquid over the chicken to keep it extra juicy.

Italian chicken from the oven with olive oil is a tasty, simple classic that you can never get enough of. The extra virgin olive oil from Puglia makes all the difference - not only in taste, but also in smell and texture.