Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter, at room temperature
  • 4 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 tsp grated lemon peel
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 4 small chicken thighs
  • 4 small chicken drumsticks
  • 1 1/3 lbs baby potatoes, halved
  • 1/3 cup green olives, pitted and thinly sliced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
  • None None Steamed green beans, to serve

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Combine butter, 2 tbsp of the parsley, lemon peel and garlic in a small bowl. Carefully loosen skin on chicken pieces and push butter mixture under skin. Place chicken, skin side up, on a large baking pan; spray with no stick cooking spray.
  • Bake 20-25 mins, or until chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
  • Place potato in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high (100%) 5 mins, or until almost tender.
  • Transfer potato to a baking pan; spray with no stick cooking spray. Season. Bake 15-20 mins, or until golden brown and tender.
  • Combine olives, tomato, remaining 2 tbsp parsley and oil in a small bowl. Top chicken with olive mixture. Serve with potatoes and green beans.