BAKED CHICKEN VERACRUZ

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Veracruz sauce is traditionally served with seafood, such as red snapper or shrimp. Here, we've mixed things up with chicken thighs that bake up juicy and crisp for a dinner that's quick and easy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 6)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 ounces medium red potatoes, very thinly sliced (2 cups)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 can (14 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves, plus 4 sprigs
1 cup pitted and halved green olives, such as Castelvetrano
2 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced (3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees with rack in upper third. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Arrange, shingled, in a shallow 9-by-13-inch baking dish; bake until just tender and edges are golden, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir together tomatoes, cinnamon, and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture over potatoes; scatter with olives, shallots, and oregano sprigs. Top with chicken and drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Bake until chicken is browned and crisp and a thermometer inserted into thickest parts (without touching bones) reaches 165 degrees, about 25 minutes. Serve.

eyram Cudjoe
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I've tried this recipe a few times and I'm still not sure how I feel about it. The chicken is always cooked well, but the sauce is sometimes too sweet for my taste.


Zohaib Nazir
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I wasn't a fan of this recipe. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland.


Roki Ali
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.


Fayrouz Safi
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I love serving it with rice and black beans.


Richard Carroll
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This was a great recipe! Easy to follow and the chicken came out perfect. The sauce was also very flavorful.


Lasla irfan ladla irfan
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I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


tanjin Tanjina aktar
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This was a great recipe. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I loved the pop of color from the bell peppers and tomatoes.


Zidii Boy495
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I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


atawi edoh
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I especially liked the sauce.


Mike McGahuey
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it!


Monalisa Smith
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I served it with rice and black beans, and it was a perfect meal.