Winner Chicken Dinner

1/3 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons paprika: smoked, spicy, or a blend of the two
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 whole chicken, about 3 pounds, cut into 10 pieces
2 cans garbanzo beans or white beans, drained
2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Mix the marinade: olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, red pepper, cilantro (or parsley), salt, and pepper in a bowl. Using zip-top bags or a large container suitable for marinating, combine marinade, chicken, beans, and tomatoes, ensuring that everything, especially the chicken, is evenly coated with the marinade. Let marinate a few hours, all day, or overnight. When ready to cook, dump contents into large roasting pan. Roast 20-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and browned, and tomatoes have burst and caramelized.

Note: Boneless chicken breasts can also be used in this recipe. Cook time in the oven will be about 20 minutes.

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