Grilled Chicken Thighs with Roasted Grape Tomatoes

Ingredients

• Chicken:
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Cooking spray
• Tomatoes:
• 2 cups grape tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. 1. Prepare grill.
2. 2. To prepare chicken, combine first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken to bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes, turning the bag occasionally.
3. 3. Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until done.
4. 4. Preheat oven to 425°.
5. 5. To prepare tomatoes, combine tomatoes and 2 teaspoons oil in an 8-inch square baking dish; toss gently. Bake at 425° for 18 minutes or until tomatoes are tender. Combine tomato mixture, parsley, and remaining ingredients, stirring gently. Serve with chicken.
6. Wine note: Chicken on its own is a flexible partner for wine, but the capers, lemon, and parsley in this dish call for a varietal that can handle the briny, tart, and herbal qualities of these ingredients: sauvignon blanc. Try Dry Creek Vineyard Fume Blanc 2006 from Sonoma County, California ($14.50). —Karen MacNeil