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Spicy Chicken with Tomatoes and Blueberries

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp sambal oelek
  • 1 chicken quarter thigh
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • Drizzle olive oil
  • 1 tsp shallots sliced - green part only
  • Drizzle balsamic glaze

Equipment & Utensils

  • Baking tray
  • Aluminum foil

Instructions

  • Generously coat chicken with sambal oelek, then sprinkle with salt and set aside.
  • Place tomatoes and blueberries in the center of a foil wrapped cooking tray,
  • Place chicken on top of tomatoes and blueberries.
  • Do your best to push as many of the tomatoes and blueberries under the chicken as you can.
  • Drizzle chicken with olive oil and then place in a preheated oven at 425.
  • Cook for approx. 1 hour, checking regularly making sure you keep as much of the tomatoes and blueberries under the chicken as you can.
  • Remove from the oven once the juices from the chicken pieces run clear when pierced, and the skin is crispy.
  • Spoon the tomatoes and blueberries onto a plate.
  • Sprinkle with scallions and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
  • Carefully place chicken either on top or aside the tomatoes and blueberries and serve immediately.

Notes

If you decide to increase the serving, swap the baking tray for a large baking pan so that the tomatoes and blueberries are contained and less likely to move around.