Shimmy and Roast - Italy

If you like this recipe, you should also try Rachael's Shimmy and Roast - Asia and Shimmy and Roast - Mexico.

Ingredients

• 3 cups breadcrumbs or croutons, ground in a food processor
• 3/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 springs of thyme, leaves pulled off
• 1 sprig of rosemary, leaves pulled off and finely chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large sealable plastic bag (gallon size)
• 1 whole chicken, cut into 10 pieces
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 8 basil leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 3 vine-ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1 heart of romaine lettuce, cleaned and chopped

Preparation

Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.

Mix the ground croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper in the plastic bag and toss to combine. Add the chicken, a couple pieces at a time, seal the bag and give it a good shimmy-shake to coat each piece.

Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet and repeat with remaining chicken until all the pieces are coated. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until cooked through.

Into a container with a lid, place the red wine vinegar, garlic, basil and EVOO. Tighten the lid, and then give it a good shimmy to mix it up. In a salad bowl, add the tomatoes, red pepper, red onion and romaine, and pour dressing over the salad.

Season with salt and pepper; toss to coat and serve alongside the chicken.