Baked Artichoke Chicken

By ranmcm

Try this delicious, easy, savory classic. Great for a dinner party, pot luck or a family sit-down dinner, no matter the season. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 3 1/2-4 pound chicken legs and thighs
• 1 cup artichoke hearts (halved)
• 1 medium onion (cut into chunks - to match the artichokes)
• 1 pound white button mushrooms (halved or quartered)
• 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (halved) *I added this ingredient*
• 2 tablespoons brown mustard
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. Place chicken, skin side up, in a baking pan or oven-safe casserole dish.
3. Distribute artichoke hearts, onion and mushrooms (and tomatoes) over the top.
4. In a small mixing bowl, combine mustard, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, wine, dried spices, salt and pepper.
5. Pour over the chicken.
6. Place in the oven and bake for 1 1/2 hours, basting every 1/2 hour.