Step 1

Heat oven to 400° F

Step 2

Season the chicken with salt and pepper.Heat the oil in a large oven proof pan, and place in the chicken skin side down

Step 3

Cook the chicken without disturbing it for 4-5 minutes until golden brown

Step 4

Flip chicken over.Arrange the thyme, garlic cloves, shallots, cherry tomatoes, dates and green olives around the chicken, then add the wine to the pan.Add the wine and bring to a simmer

Step 5

Cover the pot with a lid and place in the oven

Step 6

Cook in the oven for 60 minutes.Serve over rice, polenta, mashed potatoes or with crusty bread for dipping.