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Roasted Chicken Thighs and Giardiniera Relish

By Matthew Fairman

Published on April 16, 2018

Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Roasted Chicken Thighs and Giardiniera Relish

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) jar giardiniera, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon brine5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 8 (5- to 7-ounce) bone-in chicken thighs, trimmedSalt and pepper

Before You Begin

Serve with roasted potatoes or crusty bread.

Instructions

  1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Combine giardiniera and brine, 1/4 cup oil, parsley, and pepper flakes 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. Serve.
Roasted Chicken Thighs and Giardiniera Relish
Photography by Steve Klise. Styling by Sally Staub.

Roasted Chicken Thighs and Giardiniera Relish

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Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) jar giardiniera, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon brine
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 (5- to 7-ounce) bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed
Salt and pepper

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) jar giardiniera, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon brine
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 (5- to 7-ounce) bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed
Salt and pepper

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) jar giardiniera, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon brine
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 (5- to 7-ounce) bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed
Salt and pepper

Why This Recipe Works

Store-bought giardiniera adds crunchy texture and vinegary pop to the roasted chicken thighs.

Before You Begin

Serve with roasted potatoes or crusty bread.

Instructions

  1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Combine giardiniera and brine, 1/4 cup oil, parsley, and pepper flakes 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. Serve.

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