Pancetta-Wrapped Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Tomatoes

Steps

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1. 1
   Peel and slice potatoes into roughly 1 cm-thick pieces. Parboil them for about 5 to 6 minutes.
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   Prick tomatoes with a knife tip and add them to the boiling water during the last 45 seconds of potato parboiling. Remove tomatoes first to cool slightly, then peel away the skin.
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   Drain the potatoes. Season the drained potatoes and tomatoes with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Transfer to a roasting pan and place in a 200°C oven.
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   Pound together garlic cloves, anchovy fillets, and blanched almonds until coarsely broken down. Add roughly chopped parsley, mint, and capers. Mix in the oil from the anchovies and a splash of balsamic vinegar to create a pesto-salsa verde stuffing.
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   Generously rub the pesto-salsa verde stuffing all over the chicken thighs.
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   Lay pancetta slices at a slight angle, then layer prosciutto slices on top to create a wrapping base. The two cured meats add fat to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
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   Roll each stuffed chicken thigh up in the pancetta and prosciutto layers as if wrapping in a sleeping bag. Tuck and shape into a compact bundle.
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   Skewer each wrapped chicken thigh by pushing a metal skewer all the way through the bundle to secure it.
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   Place the skewered chicken thighs on top of the partially cooked potatoes and tomatoes. Return to the 200°C oven for about 45 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the pancetta and prosciutto are crispy. The fat and juices will drip down onto the potatoes below.
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    Remove from the oven when the chicken is fully cooked and the potatoes are golden and crispy. Carefully cut along the center of each skewer to reveal the layers and stuffing. Serve with the roasted potatoes and tomatoes.
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    Optional: serve with a green salad dressed with lemon juice and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar for a fresh contrast to the rich, savory chicken and potatoes.
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