Roast Chicken and Artichokes With Cilantro-Caper Sauce

By garciamoss

Ingredients

• 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (such as thighs, breasts, and drumsticks; about 3 pounds total)
• 2 cups marinated artichoke hearts, drained (about 12 ounces)
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 small shallot, chopped
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• watercress and crusty bread, for serving

Details

Adapted from realsimple.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 450° F. Toss the chicken, artichoke hearts, 1 tablespoon of the oil, and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast, skin-side up, on the top rack until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part (avoiding the bone) registers 165° F, 30 to 35 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the shallot, cilantro, capers, vinegar, the remaining 4 tablespoons of oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Serve the chicken with the watercress and bread, topped with the dressing.