What can we say about Dinner Party Chicken except that it’s fun and unique?! Everyone loves roast chicken, but sometimes you want to amp up the flavor. That’s what we’re doing here! Roasted chicken, but elevated. (And if you hadn’t guessed by the name, it’s perfect for easy entertaining!)
The chicken thighs get deeply flavored by the addition of shallots, kalamata olives, and roasted grapes — don’t knock it ’till ya try it! Roasted grapes are one of our secret weapons. If you’ve never tried them before, you’ll take one bite and wonder why you haven’t been roasting them your entire life!
Don’t believe us? Try these roasted grapes crostini, a total fan favorite.
Ingredients For Dinner Party Chicken
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Kosher salt
- Garlic powder
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
- White wine (or additional chicken stock, if Whole30)
- Chicken stock
- Sherry vinegar
- Shallots
- Red grapes
- Kalamata olives
- Fresh rosemary
The combination of roasted shallots + grapes + olives + rosemary is over the top outrageous! You’re going to love it!
How To Make Dinner Party Chicken
Guys! This is a seriously easy roasted chicken recipe that is perfect for entertaining.
- Season the chicken. Preheat oven to 450 F. In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp Kosher salt, 2 tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp black pepper. Season the chicken thighs generously on all sides.
- Sear the chicken. Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large cast iron or heavy bottom pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin side down, then cook for 5-6 minutes per side.
- Add the liquid. While chicken is cooking, combine ½ cup white wine (if using), ½ cup chicken stock, and 2 Tbsp sherry vinegar. When chicken is browned on both sides, pour the liquid into the pan.
- Roast with remaining ingredients. Scatter 2 cups shallots, 2 cups grapes, 1 cup kalamata olives, and 3 sprigs of rosemary on top, then bake for 15 minutes, or until juices run clear. Serve immediately.
Tips For The Best Roasted Chicken
- When browning the chicken, don’t flip until it’s golden brown. If you go to flip the chicken and it’s sticking to the bottom of the pan, let it continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes, until it lift away easily. Otherwise you’ll rip the chicken!
- Make sure there’s enough liquid in the pan before roasting. That’s where the white wine, chicken stock, and sherry vinegar come in! They’re a sweet, tangy counterpart to the briny olives and a delicious sauce you’ll want to sop up!
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Chicken is safe to eat when an internal temperature of 165F is reached.
Best Side Dishes For Roast Chicken With Olives And Grapes
- Well Seasoned house salad (my absolute favorite arugula salad, bar none!)
- Veggies: crispy roasted brussel sprouts, roasted broccolini, or french green beans with walnut vinaigrette
- Mashed potatoes a plenty! Or try these red skin mashed potatoes, which match the colors of the dish beautifully.
If you love roast chicken, you are sure to love these Roasted Cornish Game Hens and our crazy delicious Chicken Florentine Recipe!
There you have it! A simple, elegant chicken dinner recipe that is sweet, savory, and a bit more special than your everyday roast chicken. We can’t wait for you to give it a try!
If you make this Dinner Party Chicken, please let us know by leaving a review and rating below! Did it blow your mind?! Are you now team olives all the way? (Spoiler: we are!!)
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For more chicken recipes, check out the following:
- Chicken Provencal
- Stuffed Chicken Marsala
- Pecan Crusted Chicken
- Chicken with White Beans and Kale
- Pecan Crusted Chicken
Dinner Party Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 Tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup white wine (omit and add additional chicken stock if following Whole30)
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 2 Tbsp sherry vinegar
- 2 cups shallots peeled and halves
- 2 cups red grapes
- 1 cup kalamata olives
- 3 large rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Season the chicken. Preheat oven to 450 F. In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp Kosher salt, 2 tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp black pepper. Season the chicken thighs generously on all sides.
- Sear the chicken. Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large cast iron or heavy bottom pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin side down, then cook for 5-6 minutes per side.
- Add the liquid. While chicken is cooking, combine ½ cup white wine (if using), ½ cup chicken stock, and 2 Tbsp sherry vinegar. When chicken is browned on both sides, pour the liquid into the pan.
- Roast with remaining ingredients. Scatter 2 cups shallots, 2 cups grapes, 1 cup kalamata olives, and 3 sprigs of rosemary on top, then bake for 15 minutes, or until juices run clear. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To make Whole30 compliant, omit the white wine and increase chicken stock by ½ cup.
Phenomenal recipe! So easy and delicious. I had to substitute red wine and balsamic vinegar for the white wine and sherry vinegar, but it still tasted amazing.
Love hearing this!! Great substitutions too! xo, Ari
Made this tonight for Christmas Dinner with my parents and it was a hit! So flavorful and it was easy to follow along with the recipe instructions. I didn’t make any modifications and made the recipe exactly as it’s posted! Definitely saving this and will be making it again!! Thank you so much!!
How wonderful! Really glad you enjoyed this with family on such a special day! Thanks for the review! xo, Ari
Just made it..excellent will be a staple in our house..I’m Italian and honestly have never made this way and I have made pasta a 100 ways..well done!..thanks!
We love the flavor in this one too, Pat! Thanks so much! xo, Ari