Chicken with Grape Tomatoes and Fried Basil

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 1 pint of grape tomatoes
• 1/2 cup of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Place the chicken pieces in a large baking dish.
3. Add the grape tomatoes to the baking dish and toss to combine.
4. Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the chicken and tomatoes.
5. Sprinkle the basil over the top and season with salt and pepper.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the tomatoes are soft.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Grape tomatoes are actually a type of cherry tomato.
• Fried basil is an Italian technique for frying herbs in olive oil.
• Roasting chicken is a great way to bring out its natural flavor.