Baked Feta Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 1500 g cherry tomatoes(500g)
• 230 ml extra virgin olive oil(27g)
• 315 g garlic(15g)
• 45 g dried oregano(5g)
• 53 g red pepper flakes(3g)
• 66 g salt(6g)
• 72 g black pepper(2g)
• 8680 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts(680g)
• 9200 g feta cheese, cubed or crumbled(200g)
• 1015 ml honey(21g)
• 115 g onion powder(5g)
• 125 g smoked paprika(5g)
• 1310 g fresh basil leaves, torn(10g)
• 145 g fresh thyme(5g)
• 1515 ml balsamic glaze (optional)(18g)

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and prepare a large 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. 2Place the cherry tomatoes in the baking dish and toss them with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. 3Season the chicken pieces thoroughly with onion powder, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt.
4. 4Nestle the seasoned chicken into the dish amongst the tomatoes.
5. 5Add the feta cheese chunks into the spaces between the chicken and tomatoes.
6. 6Drizzle the honey over the chicken and feta to help with caramelization.
7. 7Scatter the fresh thyme sprigs and dried oregano over the entire dish.
8. 8Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the tomatoes have burst.
9. 9Switch the oven to broil for 2-3 minutes to get a golden brown crust on the chicken and feta.
10. 10Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil, and serve with the accumulated pan juices.