Everyone is talking London these days because of the Olympics. So here's a spin on something Italian, influenced by a Brit. In sports, don't they call spin 'English'?! 
During a recent trip to London I ate at Jamie Oliver's "Jamie's Italian" restaurant. It was wonderful. Surprising to some, great cosmopolitan food, especially vegetarian, is coming out of the UK - France and Italy watch out!
I am very impressed and influenced by Jamie Oliver, as much as I feel his flip side sometimes detracts from his innate creativity. Nonetheless, he has something important to share and for many to learn. Here is a simple chicken dish influenced by Jamie, with scatterings of many Italian things - Jamie scatters a lot in his preparations - this is one of the things I love about Jamie! Some might say this tends towards Greek - OK, the Feta may justify this - but honestly, who cares? Chicken Mediterranean - enjoy!
6 chicken thighs, trimmed1/4 tsp (or to taste) red pepper flakes
1/3 cup black California or Calamata olives, about 2 dozen
1/3 cup green stuffed olives, drained, about 2 dozen
4 cloves garlic peeled and halved lengthwise
1 medium onion sliced
2 Tbsp capers
8 fresh sage leaves
1/4 cup Feta cheese
Preheat oven to 375F. Place chicken thighs in an oiled casserole dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and red pepper flakes. Scatter olives, garlic, onions and capers about chicken. Distribute sage leaves on top.
Bake 30-40 minutes, until chicken is cooked through, with juices running clear when pierced with a knife. Scatter feta cheese on top and serve. Serves four.
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