CHICKEN: This is a very simple and easy way to cook chicken pieces with good result.

ROAST MARINADED CHICKEN PIECES:




10-12 chicken thighs, legs or other parts

2 shallots, coarsely chopped

6 tbsp. Dijon mustard

2 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole

juice of 1-2 lemons

6 tbsp. olive oil

coarse salt and pepper

a large handful of flat-leaf parsley



Place shallots, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, mustard and olive oil in the work bowl of food processor with steel blade attached. Use on/off pulsing action to process until chopped and mixed.

Rinse and pat dry chicken thighs. Prick the skin and meat with sharp knife; then rub with pureed mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place thighs on a rack in roasting pan and season with coarse salt and pepper to taste. Roast chicken for 40 minutes, or until well browned and cooked.