Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the baking sheet
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), rinsed well, patted dry, and cut into 8 pieces
  • 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, red pepper flakes, oregano, and garlic in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  • Add the chicken to the marinade in the dish, turning each piece to coat.
  • Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
  • Stir together the bread crumbs, cheeses, parsley, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Oil the parchment.
  • Dredge each chicken piece in the bread crumb mixture to coat; shake off excess.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the chicken until the bread crumbs are golden and the chicken is cooked through, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Using a spatula, loosen the chicken from the sheet before serving.